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Senate roll call 39 · 91st Congress · Jun 24, 1969

To recommit the nomination of otte f. Otepka to be a member of the subversive activities control board, to the committee on the judiciary.

On Jun 24, 1969, the Senate voted 35–56. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–23, Republicans 6–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
35
No
56
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 24, 1969

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 23 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 36 no · 2 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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