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Senate roll call 292 · 91st Congress · Feb 23, 1970

To amend S. 2548, a bill to strengthen and improve the food service programs under the national school lunch act and the child nutrition act of 1966, by allotin

On Feb 23, 1970, the Senate voted 38–32 (S 2548). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–13, Republicans 12–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
38
No
32
Did not vote
15
Date
Feb 23, 1970

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 27 no · 5 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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