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Senate roll call 62 · 93rd Congress · Mar 27, 1973

To amend S. 1136 so as to extend until october 31, 1973, instead of through fiscal year 1974, the public health service act and community mental health centers

On Mar 27, 1973, the Senate voted 37–56 (S 1136). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–50, Republicans 33–7, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
37
No
56
Did not vote
8
Date
Mar 27, 1973

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 50 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1136: A bill to extend through fiscal 1974 certain expiring appropriations authorizations in the public health service act, the community mental health centers act and the developmental disabilities services and facilities construction act, and for other purposes.

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. 1136 so as to extend until…: Senate Vote, Mar 27, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-62/to-amend-s-1136-so-as-to-extend-until (accessed 2026-10-16).

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