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Senate roll call 792 · 93rd Congress · May 16, 1974

To table sen. Ervin's amendment to S.1539 which denies to U.S. Courts jurisdiction to order school busing by state or local education agencies to alter the raci

On May 16, 1974, the Senate voted 51–41 (S 1539). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–19, Republicans 17–22, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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

51

No

41

Did not vote

8

Date

May 16, 1974

From Voteview roll call records.