To amend S. 3418 so as to give medical schools greater authority in determining policy and curriculum for family practice medical training.

On Sep 14, 1970, the Senate voted 22–40 (S 3418). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–42, Republicans 30–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 22
No: 40
Did not vote: 20
Date: Sep 14, 1970

By party

Democrats4 yes · 42 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 6 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Herman Eugene Talmadge D-GA voted yes
Charles Harting Percy R-IL voted no
Thomas James Mcintyre D-NH voted yes
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
Robert William Packwood R-OR voted no
Hugh Doggett Scott Jr. R-PA voted no
Richard Schultz Schweiker R-PA voted no
Harry Flood Byrd Jr. D-VA voted yes
Gaylord Anton Nelson D-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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