To amend S.3044 by banning contributions of foreign nationals to american political campaigns.

On Mar 28, 1974, the Senate voted 89–0 (S 3044). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 36–0, 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: 11
Date: Mar 28, 1974

By party

Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 7 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. 3044: An original bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for public financing of primary and general election campaigns for Federal elective office, and to amend certain other provisions of law relating to the financing and conduct of such campaigns.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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