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Senate roll call 295 · 93rd Congress · Jul 19, 1973

To amend S. 1861 so as to increase from $250,000 to $325,000 small business exemptions for retail and service establishments.

On Jul 19, 1973, the Senate voted 37–61 (S 1861). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–47, Republicans 27–14, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
37
No
61
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 19, 1973

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 47 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 14 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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