To adopt conference report on H.R. 17548, fiscal 1971 appropriations for independent offices and HUD.

On Aug 4, 1970, the Senate voted 70–8 (HR 17548). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 33–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 8
Did not vote: 13
Date: Aug 4, 1970

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 8 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
Peter Hoyt Dominick R-CO voted no
John James Williams R-DE voted no
Robert Paul Griffin R-MI voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
Norris H. Cotton R-NH voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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