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Senate roll call 542 · 91st Congress · Sep 22, 1970

To amend H.R. 17255 by providing for congressional review rather than judicial review of proposed applications for extending effective date of imposition of air

On Sep 22, 1970, the Senate voted 32–43 (HR 17255). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–27, Republicans 14–21. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 33 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
32
No
43
Did not vote
21
Date
Sep 22, 1970

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 27 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 21 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 17255: To amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a more effective program to improve the quality of the Nation's air

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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