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Senate roll call 274 · 91st Congress · Feb 3, 1970

To amend S. 3154, by authorizing the entire $10 billion provided by the bill over the next 12 years, but limiting the first five years' authorization to $3.1 bi

On Feb 3, 1970, the Senate voted 16–67 (S 3154). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–37, Republicans 8–31. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
16
No
67
Did not vote
17
Date
Feb 3, 1970

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 37 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 31 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3154: A bill to provide long-term financing for expanded urban public transportation programs, 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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