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Senate roll call 704 · 93rd Congress · Apr 4, 1974

To amend S.3044 by limiting political contributions to $2000 in presidential contests & $1000

On Apr 4, 1974, the Senate voted 38–53 (S 3044). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–31, Republicans 16–21, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 37 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
38
No
53
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 4, 1974

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 31 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 21 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 by limiting political…: Senate Vote, Apr 4, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-704/to-amend-s-3044-by-limiting-political-contributions-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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