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Senate roll call 566 · 93rd Congress · Dec 17, 1973

To amend H.R. 11771, making appropriations for foreign aid programs for fiscal 1974, by restoring $365 million for assistance to soviet jewish migrants.

On Dec 17, 1973, the Senate voted 62–25 (HR 11771). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–15, Republicans 30–9, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
62
No
25
Did not vote
14
Date
Dec 17, 1973

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 15 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 9 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11771: A bill making appropriations for foreign assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and for other purposes.

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 amend H.R. 11771, making appropriations…: Senate Vote, Dec 17, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-566/to-amend-h-r-11771-making-appropriations-for-foreign (accessed 2026-10-17).