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Senate roll call 785 · 93rd Congress · May 15, 1974

To amend S.1539 so as to provide freedom of choice in attending public schools.

On May 15, 1974, the Senate voted 38–55 (S 1539). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–36, Republicans 19–21, Others 1–0, 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

55

Did not vote

6

Date

May 15, 1974

From Voteview roll call records.