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Senate roll call 618 · 93rd Congress · Jan 31, 1974

To amend S. 2686 by adding a section prohibiting use of federal funds to undermine programs under federal law or under state law established pursuant thereto.

On Jan 31, 1974, the Senate voted 38–52 (S 2686). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–34, Republicans 19–19, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
38
No
52
Did not vote
11
Date
Jan 31, 1974

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 34 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 19 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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