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Senate roll call 841 · 93rd Congress · Jun 13, 1974

To pass S.585, a bill to require that radios be capable of receiving both am and FM broadcasts.

On Jun 13, 1974, the Senate voted 44–42 (S 585). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–19, Republicans 15–23, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
44
No
42
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 13, 1974

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 19 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 23 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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