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

S. 1443 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Apr 3, 1973, sponsored by James Fulbright. Congress held 16 roll call votes on it.

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

Status: Became law
Introduced: Apr 3, 1973
Policy area: International affairs
Public law: Public Law 93-189

Sponsor

James Fulbright (D-AR)

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 3, 1973
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawDec 17, 1973

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 1443, a bill providing fiscal 1974 authorizations for foreign military assistance, and providing…Senate · Jun 25, 1973
To amend S. 1443 to provide that NATO determine whether the government of greece is in compliance with the…Senate · Jun 25, 1973
To amend S. 1443 to declare it U.S. Policy to provide U.S. Military assistance to greece only when that…Senate · Jun 25, 1973
To amend S. 1443 to give Congress the opportunity to consider, and if necessary, reject, foreign military…Senate · Jun 25, 1973
To amend S. 1493 by increasing from $95 million to $125 million authorizations for supporting assistance.Senate · Jun 26, 1973
To amend S. 1443 to increase from $270 million to $652 million authorizations for military grant assistance.Senate · Jun 26, 1973
To amend S. 1443 by requiring a country receiving military grant aid to make a 10% payment instead of 25%…Senate · Jun 26, 1973
To amend S. 1443 to strike from the bill those provisions which phase out this program over the next four…Senate · Jun 26, 1973
To reconsider the beall amendment to S. 1443. (see variable 230.)Senate · Jun 26, 1973
To amend S. 1443 by requiring countries receiving military grant aid to make a 10% payment in local currency…Senate · Jun 26, 1973
To amend S. 1443 to increase from $200 million to $525 million authorizations to finance credit sales of…Senate · Jun 26, 1973
To amend S. 1443 by exempting africa and latin america from the regional ceiling limitations on cash sales…Senate · Jun 26, 1973
To pass S. 1443Senate · Jun 26, 1973
To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which S. 1443 was passed.Senate · Jun 26, 1973
To agree to the conference report on S. 1443, the foreign assistance act of 1973.House · Dec 4, 1973
To agree to the conference report on S. 1443, the foreign aid assistance act of 1973.Senate · Dec 5, 1973

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