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Senate roll call 531 · 91st Congress · Sep 17, 1970

To pass S. 3867 after adopting committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.

On Sep 17, 1970, the Senate voted 68–6 (S 3867). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 34–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
68
No
6
Did not vote
13
Date
Sep 17, 1970

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 7 no · 3 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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