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Senate roll call 38 · 93rd Congress · Mar 15, 1973

To amend S. 502 so as to repeal certain vehicle weight and width limitations on the interstate system.

On Mar 15, 1973, the Senate voted 23–67 (S 502). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–43, Republicans 19–22, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 26 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
23
No
67
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 15, 1973

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 43 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 22 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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