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Senate roll call 250 · 91st Congress · Jan 22, 1970

To reject amendment to S. 30, limiting dangerous special offender sentences to persons convicted of certain crimes.

On Jan 22, 1970, the Senate voted 11–62 (S 30). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–36, Republicans 0–32. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 11 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
11
No
62
Did not vote
23
Date
Jan 22, 1970

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 36 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 32 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 30: A bill relating to the control of organized crime in the United States

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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