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Senate roll call 561 · 93rd Congress · Dec 14, 1973

To close debate on S. 2686, a bill to transfer the legal services program from the OEO to the newly established legal services corporation.

On Dec 14, 1973, the Senate voted 56–29 (S 2686). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–13, Republicans 22–17, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 30 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

56

No

29

Did not vote

8

Date

Dec 14, 1973

From Voteview roll call records.