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Senate roll call 1087 · 93rd Congress · Dec 4, 1974

To amend S. 3394 by reducing funds for foreign assistance programs by $13 billion.

On Dec 4, 1974, the Senate voted 39–53 (S 3394). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–23, Republicans 10–29, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
39
No
53
Did not vote
10
Date
Dec 4, 1974

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 23 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 29 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3394: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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