To agree to the conference report on H.R. 10203, authorizing funds for rivers, harbors, and flood control.

On Feb 21, 1974, the Senate voted 78–7 (HR 10203). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–2, Republicans 34–4, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 78
No: 7
Did not vote: 14
Date: Feb 21, 1974

By party

Democrats46 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans34 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Richard Clarence (Dick) Clark D-IA voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 10203: A bill authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control, 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 agree to the conference report on H.R…: Senate Vote, Feb 21, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-629/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).