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Senate roll call 216 · 93rd Congress · Jun 25, 1973

To amend S. 1443 to give Congress the opportunity to consider, and if necessary, reject, foreign military sales under prescribed conditions.

On Jun 25, 1973, the Senate voted 44–43 (S 1443). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–14, Republicans 9–29, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
44
No
43
Did not vote
12
Date
Jun 25, 1973

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 14 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 29 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1443: A bill to authorize the furnishing of defense articles and services to foreign countries and international organizations.

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 amend S. 1443 to give Congress the…: Senate Vote, Jun 25, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-216/to-amend-s-1443-to-give-congress-the-opportunity (accessed 2026-10-17).

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