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Senate roll call 352 · 93rd Congress · Aug 1, 1973

To confirm the nomination of william e. Colby to be director of the central intelligence agency.

On Aug 1, 1973, the Senate voted 83–13. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–14, Republicans 41–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
83
No
13
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 1, 1973

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 14 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • 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 e…: Senate Vote, Aug 1, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-352/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-william-e-colby-to (accessed 2026-10-17).