To amend H.R. 3153, proposing technical and conforming changes in the social security act, by providing to cover certain maintenance drugs on an outpatient basi

On Nov 28, 1973, the Senate voted 77–11 (HR 3153). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–1, Republicans 27–11, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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: 77
No: 11
Did not vote: 10
Date: Nov 28, 1973

By party

Democrats51 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 11 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Samuel James Ervin Jr. D-NC voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
Pete Vichi Domenici R-NM voted no
Dewey Follett Bartlett R-OK voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no
Wallace Foster Bennett R-UT voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY 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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