To amend H.R. 17123, fiscal 1971 authorizations for military procurement, by barring disclosure to any person, including members of the Congress, the identity o

On Aug 4, 1970, the Senate voted 77–0 (HR 17123). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 41–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 77
No: 0
Did not vote: 13
Date: Aug 4, 1970

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 17123: To authorize appropriations during the fiscal year 1971 for procurement of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, and tracked combat .vehicles, and other weapons, . and research, development, test, and evaluation ' for the .'Armed Forces, and to prescribe the authorized personnel strength of the Selected Reserve of each Reserve component of the Armed. Forces, and' for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 17123, fiscal 1971…: Senate Vote, Aug 4, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-479/to-amend-h-r-17123-fiscal-1971-authorizations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).