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Senate roll call 460 · 93rd Congress · Nov 2, 1973

To pass S. 1769, a bill to establish a U.S. Fire administration to assist state and local governments in reducing fires.

On Nov 2, 1973, the Senate voted 62–7 (S 1769). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–3, Republicans 26–4, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
62
No
7
Did not vote
27
Date
Nov 2, 1973

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 3 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1769: A bill to establish a U.S. Fire Administration and a National Fire Academy in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to assist State and local governments in reducing the incidence of death, personal injury, and property damage from fire, to increase the effectiveness and coordination of fire prevention and control agencies at all levels of government.

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. 1769, a bill to establish a U.S…: Senate Vote, Nov 2, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-460/to-pass-s-1769-a-bill-to-establish-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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