To pass H.R. 8917 a bill making fiscal 1974 appropriations for the department of the interior.

On Aug 1, 1973, the Senate voted 95–0 (HR 8917). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 41–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 95
No: 0
Did not vote: 5
Date: Aug 1, 1973

By party

Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 8917: A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 8917 a bill making fiscal 1974…: Senate Vote, Aug 1, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-350/to-pass-h-r-8917-a-bill-making-fiscal (accessed 2026-10-17).