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Senate roll call 647 · 93rd Congress · Mar 6, 1974

To override the President's veto of S. 2589, the energy emergency bill.

On Mar 6, 1974, the Senate voted 58–40 (S 2589). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–11, Republicans 12–28, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

58

No

40

Did not vote

3

Date

Mar 6, 1974

From Voteview roll call records.