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Senate roll call 82 · 93rd Congress · Apr 4, 1973

To amend S. 929 so as to bar impoundment of funds if it is for the purpose of eliminating a program.

On Apr 4, 1973, the Senate voted 31–65 (S 929). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–52, Republicans 27–12, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
31
No
65
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 4, 1973

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 52 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 12 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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