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Senate roll call 548 · 93rd Congress · Dec 10, 1973

To table senator helms amendment to S. 2176. Calling for secretary of h.e.w. To encourage limitations on the busing of school children.

On Dec 10, 1973, the Senate voted 46–45 (S 2176). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–18, Republicans 15–26, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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

46

No

45

Did not vote

10

Date

Dec 10, 1973

From Voteview roll call records.