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Senate roll call 46 · 93rd Congress · Mar 20, 1973

To amend S. 398, so as to provide prenotification, prior approval, and public hearings on large price and wage increases.

On Mar 20, 1973, the Senate voted 41–49 (S 398). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–13, Republicans 5–35, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
41
No
49
Did not vote
11
Date
Mar 20, 1973

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 13 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 35 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 398: A bill to extend and amend the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970.

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 amend S. 398, so as to provide…: Senate Vote, Mar 20, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-46/to-amend-s-398-so-as-to-provide-prenotification (accessed 2026-10-17).

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