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Senate roll call 39 · 93rd Congress · Mar 15, 1973

To amend S. 502 so as to increase from 96 inches to 102 inches maximum width of buses which may use interstate highway.

On Mar 15, 1973, the Senate voted 14–68 (S 502). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–43, Republicans 9–26. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 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
14
No
68
Did not vote
19
Date
Mar 15, 1973

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 43 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 26 no · 8 didn’t vote

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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