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Senate roll call 86 · 93rd Congress · Apr 4, 1973

To table mcclure (r,idaho) amendment to S. 929. Mcclure amendment repeals the law prohibiting any person from purchasing or otherwise dealing with gold, such p

On Apr 4, 1973, the Senate voted 39–51 (S 929). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–26, Republicans 11–23, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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

39

No

51

Did not vote

12

Date

Apr 4, 1973

From Voteview roll call records.