To pass S. 3544, a bill to authorize $17.5 million for the U.S. Arms control and disarmament agency for fiscal years 1971 and 1972.

On Apr 16, 1970, the Senate voted 79–0 (S 3544). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–0, Republicans 41–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 79
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Apr 16, 1970

By party

Democrats57 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 3544: A bill to amend the Arms Control and Disarmament Act, as amended, in order to extend the authorization for appropriations and provide for the uniform compensation of Assistant Directors

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 3544, a bill to authorize $17.5…: Senate Vote, Apr 16, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-371/to-pass-s-3544-a-bill-to-authorize-17 (accessed 2026-10-17).