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Senate roll call 399 · 91st Congress · Jun 24, 1970

To amend H.R. 15628, by striking from the committee amendment provisions which require foreign countries to make payments in local currency for U.S. Military GR

On Jun 24, 1970, the Senate voted 36–52 (HR 15628). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–43, Republicans 30–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
36
No
52
Did not vote
10
Date
Jun 24, 1970

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 43 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 11 no · 3 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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