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Senate roll call 357 · 91st Congress · Apr 7, 1970

To consent to the nomination of george harrold carswell to be an associate justice of the supreme court.

On Apr 7, 1970, the Senate voted 45–51. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–39, Republicans 29–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
45
No
51
Did not vote
4
Date
Apr 7, 1970

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 39 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 13 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To consent to the nomination of george…: Senate Vote, Apr 7, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-357/to-consent-to-the-nomination-of-george-harrold-carswell (accessed 2026-10-17).