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Senate roll call 668 · 93rd Congress · Mar 21, 1974

To amend S. 1541, by providing that impoundments made by the President shall stand unless overruled by the Congress.

On Mar 21, 1974, the Senate voted 28–60 (S 1541). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–49, Republicans 23–14, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

28

No

60

Did not vote

11

Date

Mar 21, 1974

From Voteview roll call records.