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Senate roll call 773 · 93rd Congress · May 9, 1974

To table modified tower amendment to S.2986, which would authorize $3.3 million for council on international economic policy, and would have established an econ

On May 9, 1974, the Senate voted 43–47 (S 2986). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–11, Republicans 3–35, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
43
No
47
Did not vote
11
Date
May 9, 1974

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 11 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 35 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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