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Senate roll call 80 · 93rd Congress · Apr 4, 1973

To amend S. 929 so as to provide that an impoundment by the President will stand unless the Congress acts to overrule such impoundment.

On Apr 4, 1973, the Senate voted 36–61 (S 929). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–54, Republicans 33–7, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
36
No
61
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 4, 1973

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 54 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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