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Senate roll call 174 · 91st Congress · Dec 9, 1969

To amend H.R. 13270, tax reform act of 1969, to make persons eligible for actuarially reduced social security benefits at age 60 beginning in january, 1970 (mod

On Dec 9, 1969, the Senate voted 54–37 (HR 13270). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–8, Republicans 9–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
54
No
37
Did not vote
6
Date
Dec 9, 1969

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 31 no · 4 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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