To amend S. 2589, by providing substitute language for section 309, relating to administrative procedures to insure accountability and due process.

On Nov 19, 1973, the Senate voted 79–7 (S 2589). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 30–8, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 79
No: 7
Did not vote: 12
Date: Nov 19, 1973

By party

Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 8 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Robert Joseph (Bob) Dole R-KS voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
Roman Lee Hruska R-NE voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
William Emerson Brock III R-TN voted no
Wallace Foster Bennett R-UT voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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