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Senate roll call 348 · 93rd Congress · Jul 31, 1973

To table the amendment of sen. Helms to S. 1888, the agriculture and consumer protection act of 1973. The helms amendment would prohibit the issuance of food s

On Jul 31, 1973, the Senate voted 58–34 (S 1888). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–11, Republicans 18–21, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
58
No
34
Did not vote
10
Date
Jul 31, 1973

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 11 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 21 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1888: An original bill to extend and amend the Agricultural Act of 1970 for the purpose of assuring consumers of plentiful supplies of food and fiber at reasonable prices.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the amendment of sen. Helms to S…: Senate Vote, Jul 31, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-348/to-table-the-amendment-of-sen-helms-to-s (accessed 2026-10-17).

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