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Senate roll call 1 · 93rd Congress · Jan 23, 1973

To confirm the nomination of william p. Clements, JR, of texas to be deputy secretary of defense in the department of defense.

On Jan 23, 1973, the Senate voted 74–11. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–12, Republicans 38–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
74
No
11
Did not vote
15
Date
Jan 23, 1973

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 12 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To confirm the nomination of william p…: Senate Vote, Jan 23, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-1/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-william-p-clements-jr (accessed 2026-10-17).