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Senate roll call 477 · 93rd Congress · Nov 19, 1973

To table sen. Helms amendment to S. 2589, limiting public transportation of school children to the school nearest their home in order to conserve fuel.

On Nov 19, 1973, the Senate voted 48–39 (S 2589). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–16, Republicans 15–23, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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

48

No

39

Did not vote

11

Date

Nov 19, 1973

From Voteview roll call records.