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Senate roll call 332 · 91st Congress · Mar 11, 1970

To amend modified mansfield (mont.) amendment to H.R. 4249, so as to strike certain section of enforcement provision.

On Mar 11, 1970, the Senate voted 22–66 (HR 4249). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–38, Republicans 9–31. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 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
22
No
66
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 11, 1970

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 38 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 31 no · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend modified mansfield (mont.)…: Senate Vote, Mar 11, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-332/to-amend-modified-mansfield-mont-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).