1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. Senate vote 31 (93rd Congress)

Senate roll call 31 · 93rd Congress · Mar 6, 1973

To pass S. 284, a bill requiring availability of rehabilitative services and treatment for certain disabled veterans suffering from alcoholism or drug problems.

On Mar 6, 1973, the Senate voted 87–2 (S 284). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 37–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
87
No
2
Did not vote
8
Date
Mar 6, 1973

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 2 no · 4 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 284, a bill requiring…: Senate Vote, Mar 6, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-31/to-pass-s-284-a-bill-requiring-availability-of (accessed 2026-10-16).

Open the interactive version ›