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Senate roll call 793 · 93rd Congress · May 16, 1974

To amend S.1539 by substituting parental consent for the consent of local authorities as a condition for federal funding of busing.

On May 16, 1974, the Senate voted 35–57 (S 1539). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–37, Republicans 19–20, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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

35

No

57

Did not vote

8

Date

May 16, 1974

From Voteview roll call records.