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Senate roll call 550 · 93rd Congress · Dec 11, 1973

To close debate on S. 1868, a bill to ban importation of rhodesian chrome ore.

On Dec 11, 1973, the Senate voted 59–35 (S 1868). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–12, Republicans 21–21, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
59
No
35
Did not vote
7
Date
Dec 11, 1973

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 12 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 21 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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