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Senate roll call 788 · 93rd Congress · May 16, 1974

To table sen. Griffin's amendment to S.1539 which as originally offered, was anti-busing language similar to an amendment of sen. Gurney's which was defeated TH

On May 16, 1974, the Senate voted 46–47 (S 1539). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–20, Republicans 13–26, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. 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

46

No

47

Did not vote

7

Date

May 16, 1974

From Voteview roll call records.