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Senate roll call 45 · 91st Congress · Jul 7, 1969

To suspend the rules for the purpose of proposing an amendment to H.R. 11612. The amendment would bar use of funds to make price support or acreage diversion p

On Jul 7, 1969, the Senate voted 26–65 (HR 11612). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–43, Republicans 16–26. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 28 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
26
No
65
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 7, 1969

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 43 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 26 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11612: Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, 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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