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Senate roll call 743 · 93rd Congress · Apr 25, 1974

To amend S.354, by providing alternate benefit standard requiring that states must pay total medical expenses of 98% of injured victims eligible to recover such

On Apr 25, 1974, the Senate voted 31–53 (S 354). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–39, Republicans 17–16, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
31
No
53
Did not vote
16
Date
Apr 25, 1974

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 39 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 16 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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