Date: May 20, 1975
Subject: Defense Spending
Description: Aspin (D-WI) amendment to reduce the Armed Services Committee-approved authorization for procurement and development of new weapons systems to $24.65 billion from $26.54 billion. The amendment would have made a drastic cut of $1.89 billion for procurement and development of vitally needed new weapons systems, thus weakening U.S. military strength while the Soviets continue a massive arms buildup.
Result: Amendment Rejected, 183-216
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