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Senate roll call 749 · 93rd Congress · May 1, 1974

To recommit S.354 to the committee on commerce with instructions to make further study on the matter.

On May 1, 1974, the Senate voted 40–54 (S 354). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–40, Republicans 23–16, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
40
No
54
Did not vote
4
Date
May 1, 1974

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 40 no
  • Republicans23 yes · 16 no · 4 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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