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Senate roll call 559 · 93rd Congress · Dec 13, 1973

To amend H.R. 11575, by setting limits on the number of active duty officers from ranks of lieutenant commander and major through general and admiral.

On Dec 13, 1973, the Senate voted 38–53 (HR 11575). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–23, Republicans 11–28, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
38
No
53
Did not vote
11
Date
Dec 13, 1973

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 23 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 28 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11575: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, 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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