To pass S. 49, a bill to establish a national cemetery system within the veterans administration.

On Mar 6, 1973, the Senate voted 85–4 (S 49). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 35–4, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 85
No: 4
Did not vote: 9
Date: Mar 6, 1973

By party

Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
William Bart Saxbe R-OH voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
Wallace Foster Bennett R-UT voted no

The bill

S. 49: A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to establish a National Cemetery System within the Veterans' Administration, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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