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Senate roll call 796 · 93rd Congress · May 20, 1974

To table sen. Scott of VA.'s amendment to S.1539, vesting in state, rather than federal, courts jurisdiction in cases involving public elementary or secondary s

On May 20, 1974, the Senate voted 61–25 (S 1539). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–11, Republicans 25–13, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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

61

No

25

Did not vote

15

Date

May 20, 1974

From Voteview roll call records.