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Senate roll call 231 · 91st Congress · Dec 18, 1969

To sustain question of germaneness of so-called philadelphia plan section of H.R. 15209, a bill making supplemental appropriations for fiscal 1970.

On Dec 18, 1969, the Senate voted 52–37 (HR 15209). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–25, Republicans 26–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 40 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
52
No
37
Did not vote
7
Date
Dec 18, 1969

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 25 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15209: Making supplemental appropriations 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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