To pass H.R. 8658, making appropriations for the district of columbia for fiscal 1974.

On Jul 20, 1973, the Senate voted 84–3 (HR 8658). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–2, Republicans 36–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 84
No: 3
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jul 20, 1973

By party

Democrats48 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Browning Allen D-AL voted no
Herman Eugene Talmadge D-GA voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no

The bill

H.R. 8658: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, 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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