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Senate roll call 342 · 93rd Congress · Jul 28, 1973

To amend S. 372 so as to prohibit disclosure of election results in presidential years prior to midnite, eastern standard time.

On Jul 28, 1973, the Senate voted 25–51 (S 372). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–37, Republicans 19–15, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

25

No

51

Did not vote

22

Date

Jul 28, 1973

From Voteview roll call records.