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Senate roll call 480 · 93rd Congress · Nov 19, 1973

To amend S. 2589 by deleting the section granting authority to the President to require production beyond maximum efficient rate of production of oil fields on

On Nov 19, 1973, the Senate voted 25–61 (S 2589). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–46, Republicans 22–16, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
25
No
61
Did not vote
13
Date
Nov 19, 1973

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 46 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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