To pass H.R. 3153.

On Nov 30, 1973, the Senate voted 66–8 (HR 3153). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–1, Republicans 25–6, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 66
No: 8
Did not vote: 22
Date: Nov 30, 1973

By party

Democrats46 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans25 yes · 6 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Samuel James Ervin Jr. D-NC voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 3153.: Senate Vote, Nov 30, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-524/to-pass-h-r-3153 (accessed 2026-10-16).