To pass S. 2893, authorizing funds to extend and improve the national cancer program.

On Mar 26, 1974, the Senate voted 89–0 (S 2893). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 38–0, 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: 89
No: 0
Did not vote: 10
Date: Mar 26, 1974

By party

Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 5 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.

The bill

S. 2893: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the national cancer program and to authorize appropriations for such program for the next 3 fiscal years.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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