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Senate roll call 301 · 93rd Congress · Jul 20, 1973

To amend S. 440, a bill to govern the use of the armed forces by the President during the absence of a declaration of war, by limiting the President's use of am

On Jul 20, 1973, the Senate voted 34–53 (S 440). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–22, Republicans 5–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
34
No
53
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 20, 1973

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 22 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 32 no · 6 didn’t vote

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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