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Senate roll call 370 · 91st Congress · Apr 15, 1970

To pass S. 721, requiring the federal reserve board to prescribe regulations covering the issuance of unsolicited credit cards.

On Apr 15, 1970, the Senate voted 79–1 (S 721). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–1, Republicans 38–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
79
No
1
Did not vote
15
Date
Apr 15, 1970

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 6 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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