To pass H.R. 17468, making appropriations for military construction for fiscal 1975.

On Dec 16, 1974, the Senate voted 89–0 (HR 17468). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, Republicans 39–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 89
No: 0
Did not vote: 12
Date: Dec 16, 1974

By party

Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 17468: A bill making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 17468, making appropriations…: Senate Vote, Dec 16, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-1115/to-pass-h-r-17468-making-appropriations-for-military (accessed 2026-10-17).