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Senate roll call 537 · 93rd Congress · Dec 5, 1973

To agree to the conference report on S. 1443, the foreign aid assistance act of 1973.

On Dec 5, 1973, the Senate voted 44–41 (S 1443). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–31, Republicans 27–11, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
41
Did not vote
12
Date
Dec 5, 1973

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 31 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 11 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 agree to the conference report on S…: Senate Vote, Dec 5, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-537/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-1443 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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