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Senate roll call 35 · 93rd Congress · Mar 14, 1973

To table bellmon (r,okla) amendment to S. 502. Bellmon's amendment bars the impoundment of funds appropriated by Congress for highway construction.

On Mar 14, 1973, the Senate voted 29–59 (S 502). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–39, Republicans 19–21, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
29
No
59
Did not vote
12
Date
Mar 14, 1973

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 39 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 21 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 502: A bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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