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Senate roll call 378 · 91st Congress · May 13, 1970

To pass S. 3818, fiscal 1971 authorizations for the atomic energy commission.

On May 13, 1970, the Senate voted 83–1 (S 3818). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–2, Republicans 41–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
83
No
1
Did not vote
10
Date
May 13, 1970

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3818: A bill to authorize appropriations to the Atomic Energy Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and far 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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