To pass S. 398.

On Mar 20, 1973, the Senate voted 85–2 (S 398). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–0, Republicans 37–2, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 85
No: 2
Did not vote: 14
Date: Mar 20, 1973

By party

Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Marlow Webster Cook R-KY voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no

The bill

S. 398: A bill to extend and amend the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970.

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. 398.: Senate Vote, Mar 20, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-53/to-pass-s-398 (accessed 2026-10-14).