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Senate roll call 665 · 93rd Congress · Mar 20, 1974

To amend S.1541, a bill to reform congressional procedures for enactment of fiscal policy, by requiring that beginning in fiscal 1976, the President submit a ba

On Mar 20, 1974, the Senate voted 29–57 (S 1541). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–41, Republicans 18–17, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
29
No
57
Did not vote
14
Date
Mar 20, 1974

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 41 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 17 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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.1541, a bill to reform…: Senate Vote, Mar 20, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-665/to-amend-s-1541-a-bill-to-reform-congressional (accessed 2026-10-17).

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