To pass S. 1841 providing a 1 year prohibition of television blackouts of home games of professional sports teams when such games are sold out 72 hours in advan

On Sep 6, 1973, the Senate voted 76–6 (S 1841). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–4, Republicans 33–2, Others 1–0, 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: 76
No: 6
Did not vote: 17
Date: Sep 6, 1973

By party

Democrats44 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Herman Eugene Talmadge D-GA voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
James Oliver Eastland D-MS voted no
John Cornelius Stennis D-MS voted no
Ernest Frederick (Fritz) Hollings D-SC voted no
Wallace Foster Bennett R-UT voted no

The bill

S. 1841: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 for one year with respect to certain agreements relating to the broadcasting of home games of certain professional athletic teams.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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