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Senate roll call 1043 · 93rd Congress · Oct 9, 1974

To pass S.J.RES. 247, authorizing the President to suspend penalty provisions of the foreign assistance act and the foreign military sales act, if he determines

On Oct 9, 1974, the Senate voted 40–35 (SJR 247). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–30, Republicans 22–7, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
40
No
35
Did not vote
23
Date
Oct 9, 1974

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 30 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 7 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • 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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