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Senate roll call 657 · 93rd Congress · Mar 13, 1974

To amend S. 1401 by permitting the attorney general to direct the U.S. Attorney to stipulate that release of hostages was a mitigating factor.

On Mar 13, 1974, the Senate voted 49–40 (S 1401). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–17, Republicans 14–21, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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

49

No

40

Did not vote

12

Date

Mar 13, 1974

From Voteview roll call records.