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Senate roll call 375 · 91st Congress · May 6, 1970

To agree to amendment deleting $100 million for definition and design of the space shuttle and space station, to H.R. 16516, fiscal 1971 authorization for the n

On May 6, 1970, the Senate voted 29–56 (HR 16516). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–22, Republicans 4–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
56
Did not vote
12
Date
May 6, 1970

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 22 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 37 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 16516: To authorize appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management, and for other purposes

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 agree to amendment deleting $100 million…: Senate Vote, May 6, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-375/to-agree-to-amendment-deleting-100-million-for-definition (accessed 2026-10-17).