To amend S. 1248, by stating the sense of Congress in favor of mutual restraints on the part of the United States and USSR concerning military expenditures.

On Jun 12, 1973, the Senate voted 95–0 (S 1248). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 40–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 95
No: 0
Did not vote: 7
Date: Jun 12, 1973

By party

Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 1248, by stating the sense of…: Senate Vote, Jun 12, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-184/to-amend-s-1248-by-stating-the-sense-of (accessed 2026-10-17).