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Senate roll call 789 · 93rd Congress · May 16, 1974

To table the scott of (pa.)-mansfield amendment to his amendment to to S.1539. As explained by sen. Scott, their amendment does not differ from sen. Griffin exc

On May 16, 1974, the Senate voted 45–48 (S 1539). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–34, Republicans 24–15, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
45
No
48
Did not vote
7
Date
May 16, 1974

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 34 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 15 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the scott of (pa.)-mansfield…: Senate Vote, May 16, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-789/to-table-the-scott-of-pa-mansfield-amendment-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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