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Senate roll call 301 · 93rd Congress · Jul 20, 1973

To amend S. 440, a bill to govern the use of the armed forces by the President during the absence of a declaration of war, by limiting the President's use of am

On Jul 20, 1973, the Senate voted 34–53 (S 440). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–22, Republicans 5–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

34

No

53

Did not vote

14

Date

Jul 20, 1973

From Voteview roll call records.