To pass S.1539.

On May 20, 1974, the Senate voted 81–5 (S 1539). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 33–7, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 81
No: 5
Did not vote: 7
Date: May 20, 1974

By party

Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
Edward William Brooke III R-MA voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
William Emerson Brock III R-TN voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

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 pass S.1539.: Senate Vote, May 20, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-798/to-pass-s-1539 (accessed 2026-10-14).