To pass H.R. 11835, authorizing additional funds for health services research, health statistics and medical library facilities.

On May 2, 1974, the Senate voted 69–10 (HR 11835). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–0, Republicans 24–10, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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: 69
No: 10
Did not vote: 20
Date: May 2, 1974

By party

Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans24 yes · 10 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
Roman Lee Hruska R-NE voted no
Dewey Follett Bartlett R-OK voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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