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Senate roll call 595 · 93rd Congress · Jan 21, 1974

To table sen. Curtis (r,neb.) motion that the oath of office be administered to MR. Metzerbaum (replacing sen. WM. Saxbe) without prejudice, and that his certif

On Jan 21, 1974, the Senate voted 53–22. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–0, Republicans 8–21, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
53
No
22
Did not vote
25
Date
Jan 21, 1974

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 21 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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