Roll call vote

On Dec 19, 1973, the Senate voted 87–2 (S 2776). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 35–2, Others 1–0, 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: 87
No: 2
Did not vote: 11
Date: Dec 19, 1973

By party

Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ
Jesse Helms R-NC

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Roll call vote: Senate Vote, Dec 19, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-580/roll-call-vote (accessed 2026-10-13).