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Senate roll call 328 · 91st Congress · Mar 10, 1970

To amend H.R. 4249 by suspending literacy tests in all states and political subdivisions in which less than 50 percent of eligible voters were registered on nov

On Mar 10, 1970, the Senate voted 43–43 (HR 4249). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–33, Republicans 24–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
43
No
43
Did not vote
11
Date
Mar 10, 1970

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 33 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 14 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4249: To extend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with respect to the discriminatory use of tests and devices

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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