To amend S.2798, making authorizations for rivers, harbors and flood control, by deleting 10 sections from the bill.

On Jan 21, 1974, the Senate voted 9–71 (S 2798). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–46, Republicans 5–26, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 7 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: 9
No: 71
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jan 21, 1974

By party

Democrats2 yes · 46 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans5 yes · 26 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted yes
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted yes
Pete Vichi Domenici R-NM voted yes
William Emerson Brock III R-TN voted yes
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted yes
Gaylord Anton Nelson D-WI voted yes
William Proxmire D-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S.2798, making authorizations for…: Senate Vote, Jan 21, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-597/to-amend-s-2798-making-authorizations-for-rivers-harbors (accessed 2026-10-16).