To pass S. 4106, a bill to establish a national health service corps.

On Sep 21, 1970, the Senate voted 66–0 (S 4106). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–0, Republicans 37–0. 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: 66
No: 0
Did not vote: 20
Date: Sep 21, 1970

By party

Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

S. 4106: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the assignment of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service to areas with critical medical manpower shortages, to encourage health personnel to practice in areas where shortages of such p

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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