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Senate roll call 700 · 93rd Congress · Apr 3, 1974

To table sen. Allen's amendment prohibiting members of Congress from receiving any honorarium or expense allowances other than out of pocket travel expenses.

On Apr 3, 1974, the Senate voted 61–31 (S 3044). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–16, Republicans 23–14, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 30 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
61
No
31
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 3, 1974

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 14 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table sen. Allen's amendment prohibiting…: Senate Vote, Apr 3, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-700/to-table-sen-allens-amendment-prohibiting-members-of-congress (accessed 2026-10-17).

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