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Senate roll call 703 · 93rd Congress · Apr 4, 1974

To amend S.3044 so as to require completion of public disclosure of campaign contributions prior to the election rather than after.

On Apr 4, 1974, the Senate voted 33–57 (S 3044). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–42, Republicans 23–14, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
33
No
57
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 4, 1974

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 42 no · 5 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 amend S.3044 so as to require completion…: Senate Vote, Apr 4, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-703/to-amend-s-3044-so-as-to-require-completion (accessed 2026-10-17).

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