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Senate roll call 316 · 91st Congress · Feb 28, 1970

To amend H.R. 15931, so as to allocate 95 percent of funds to school districts children from a majority of whose enrollment consists of federal impacted aid are

On Feb 28, 1970, the Senate voted 20–49 (HR 15931). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–32, Republicans 12–22. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 22 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
20
No
49
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 28, 1970

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 32 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 22 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15931: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education; and Welfare, and related agencies, 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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