To pass S. 502.

On Mar 15, 1973, the Senate voted 77–5 (S 502). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–1, Republicans 35–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 77
No: 5
Did not vote: 13
Date: Mar 15, 1973

By party

Democrats48 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
William Emerson Brock III R-TN voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 502.: Senate Vote, Mar 15, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-40/to-pass-s-502 (accessed 2026-10-14).