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Senate roll call 260 · 91st Congress · Jan 27, 1970

To reconsider the vote by which the hughes amendment to S. 3246 was adopted. (see roll call 14)

On Jan 27, 1970, the Senate voted 47–38 (S 3246). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–34, Republicans 31–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
47
No
38
Did not vote
9
Date
Jan 27, 1970

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 34 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 6 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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