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Senate roll call 558 · 91st Congress · Sep 30, 1970

To amend S. 2453, a bill to further promote equal employment opportunities for american workers, by deleting provisions of the bill transferring responsibility

On Sep 30, 1970, the Senate voted 37–29 (S 2453). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–25, Republicans 29–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
37
No
29
Did not vote
22
Date
Sep 30, 1970

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 25 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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