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Senate roll call 379 · 91st Congress · May 14, 1970

To amend H.R. 15628, relating to the establishment of ceilings for foreign military sales, by authorizing $250 million for foreign military sales for 1970 and 1

On May 14, 1970, the Senate voted 70–3 (HR 15628). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–1, Republicans 38–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
70
No
3
Did not vote
17
Date
May 14, 1970

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15628: To amend the Foreign Military Sales Act

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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