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Senate roll call 807 · 93rd Congress · May 30, 1974

To pass H.R. 12471, after striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof provisions of the Senate companion bill, S.2543.

On May 30, 1974, the Senate voted 64–17 (HR 12471). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–9, Republicans 27–9, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
64
No
17
Did not vote
16
Date
May 30, 1974

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 9 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 9 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12471: A bill to amend section 552 of title 5, United States Code, known as the Freedom of Information Act.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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