To pass S. 2589

On Nov 19, 1973, the Senate voted 78–6 (S 2589). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–1, Republicans 33–5, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 78
No: 6
Did not vote: 11
Date: Nov 19, 1973

By party

Democrats50 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James William Fulbright D-AR voted no
Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Dewey Follett Bartlett R-OK voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 2589: Senate Vote, Nov 19, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-493/to-pass-s-2589 (accessed 2026-10-14).