To pass with committee amendments and return to the house H.R. 18260, a bill to establish educational programs to enhance enviromental quality.

On Sep 21, 1970, the Senate voted 64–0 (HR 18260). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–0, Republicans 39–0. 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: 64
No: 0
Did not vote: 19
Date: Sep 21, 1970

By party

Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 18260: To authorize the U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish educational programs to encourage understanding of policies and support of activities designed to preserve and enhance environmental quality and maintain ecological balance

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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