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Senate roll call 791 · 93rd Congress · May 16, 1974

To table the griffin anti-busing amendment to S.1539, as amended by the scott-mansfield amendment. Subsequently, the griffin amendment was agreed to by voice vo

On May 16, 1974, the Senate voted 45–47 (S 1539). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–20, Republicans 12–26, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

47

Did not vote

8

Date

May 16, 1974

From Voteview roll call records.