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Senate roll call 157 · 91st Congress · Dec 5, 1969

To adopt perfecting amendment to H.R. 13270, tax reform act of 1969, the effect of which would liberalize welfare benefits paid by the states to aged, blind, or

On Dec 5, 1969, the Senate voted 77–10 (HR 13270). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 31–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
77
No
10
Did not vote
9
Date
Dec 5, 1969

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 10 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 13270: To reform the income tax laws

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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