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Senate roll call 987 · 93rd Congress · Sep 18, 1974

To pass S.3221.

On Sep 18, 1974, the Senate voted 64–23 (S 3221). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–1, Republicans 13–22, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
64
No
23
Did not vote
13
Date
Sep 18, 1974

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 22 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S.3221.: Senate Vote, Sep 18, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-987/to-pass-s-3221 (accessed 2026-10-14).

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