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Senate roll call 37 · 93rd Congress · Mar 15, 1973

To amend S. 502 so as to strike from the bill section 148, providing for the termination of the san antonio north expressway as a federal aid project.

On Mar 15, 1973, the Senate voted 43–50 (S 502). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–26, Republicans 18–23, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 43 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
43
No
50
Did not vote
8
Date
Mar 15, 1973

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 26 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 23 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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