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Senate roll call 349 · 93rd Congress · Jul 31, 1973

To amend S. 1888, the agriculture and consumer protection act of 1973. The talmadge amendment is a substitute bill identical to the 110 provisions of the bill

On Jul 31, 1973, the Senate voted 85–7 (S 1888). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–1, Republicans 35–5, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
85
No
7
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 31, 1973

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 amend S. 1888, the agriculture and…: Senate Vote, Jul 31, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-349/to-amend-s-1888-the-agriculture-and-consumer-protection (accessed 2026-10-17).

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