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Senate roll call 699 · 93rd Congress · Apr 3, 1974

To amend S.3044 by prohibiting members of Congress from receiving any other compensation.

On Apr 3, 1974, the Senate voted 24–67 (S 3044). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–39, Republicans 10–27, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 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
24
No
67
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 3, 1974

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 39 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 27 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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