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Senate roll call 532 · 91st Congress · Sep 17, 1970

To amend H.R. 15424, a bill to expand and improve the U.S. Merchant marine, so as to grant the ST. Lawrence seaway forgiveness of accrued and unpaid interest an

On Sep 17, 1970, the Senate voted 56–14 (HR 15424). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–11, Republicans 34–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
56
No
14
Did not vote
26
Date
Sep 17, 1970

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 11 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15424: To amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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