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Senate roll call 197 · 91st Congress · Dec 11, 1969

To amend H.R. 14916, a bill for the fiscal 1970, appropriations for the district of columbia, by restoring $8.7 million as a reserve to finance future salary in

On Dec 11, 1969, the Senate voted 46–43 (HR 14916). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–23, Republicans 21–21. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 44 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
46
No
43
Did not vote
9
Date
Dec 11, 1969

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 23 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 21 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14916: Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, 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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