To pass with committee amendment in the nature of a substitute S. 3318, a bill to extend and improve programs under the library services and construction act.

On Sep 21, 1970, the Senate voted 63–0 (S 3318). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–0, Republicans 38–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 63
No: 0
Did not vote: 18
Date: Sep 21, 1970

By party

Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 3318: A bill to amend the Library Services and Construction Act, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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