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Senate roll call 459 · 93rd Congress · Oct 30, 1973

To override the President's veto of S. 1317, the bill authorizing usia appropriations for fiscal 1974

On Oct 30, 1973, the Senate voted 54–42 (S 1317). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–6, Republicans 7–35, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
54
No
42
Did not vote
5
Date
Oct 30, 1973

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 35 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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