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Senate roll call 655 · 93rd Congress · Mar 13, 1974

To amend S. 1401, by prohibiting the execution of a pregnant

On Mar 13, 1974, the Senate voted 87–0 (S 1401). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 37–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
87
No
0
Did not vote
13
Date
Mar 13, 1974

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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