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Senate roll call 354 · 91st Congress · Apr 7, 1970

To amend H.R. 14705, so as to establish national standards for unemployment compensation benefits.

On Apr 7, 1970, the Senate voted 29–47 (HR 14705). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–14, Republicans 4–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
29
No
47
Did not vote
15
Date
Apr 7, 1970

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 14 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 38 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14705: To extend and improve the Pederal-State unemployment compensation program

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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