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Senate roll call 317 · 93rd Congress · Jul 25, 1973

To table the allen amendment to S. 372, the federal elections campaign act of 1973. The amendment would freeze salaries of members of the federal judiciary so

On Jul 25, 1973, the Senate voted 40–53 (S 372). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–32, Republicans 19–22, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 39 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
40
No
53
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 25, 1973

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 32 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 22 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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