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Senate roll call 912 · 93rd Congress · Jul 29, 1974

To amend S.707 by striking section making the bill inapplicable to any agency action in the FCC with respect to the renewal of any radio or television broadcast

On Jul 29, 1974, the Senate voted 17–57 (S 707). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–33, Republicans 5–25, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 16 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
17
No
57
Did not vote
26
Date
Jul 29, 1974

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 33 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 25 no · 13 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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