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Senate roll call 309 · 93rd Congress · Jul 23, 1973

To amend S. 2101 to limit closing costs on real estate transactions.

On Jul 23, 1973, the Senate voted 38–53 (S 2101). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–17, Republicans 5–34, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. 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
38
No
53
Did not vote
10
Date
Jul 23, 1973

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 17 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 34 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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