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Senate roll call 736 · 93rd Congress · Apr 24, 1974

To confirm the nomination of maj. Gen. Alton d. Slay to be major-general in the usaf.

On Apr 24, 1974, the Senate voted 51–36 (S 6262). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–27, Republicans 25–9, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
51
No
36
Did not vote
15
Date
Apr 24, 1974

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 27 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 9 no · 9 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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