To pass H.R. 17825, after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.

On Oct 8, 1970, the Senate voted 59–0 (HR 17825). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–0, 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: 59
No: 0
Did not vote: 24
Date: Oct 8, 1970

By party

Democrats41 yes · 0 no · 17 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

H.R. 17825: To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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