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Senate roll call 591 · 91st Congress · Oct 12, 1970

To amend H.J. RES. 264, proposed constitutional amendment assuring equal rights for women, to provide that a state have absolute right to assign students to the

On Oct 12, 1970, the Senate voted 17–57 (HJR 264). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–31, Republicans 2–35. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 19 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

17

No

57

Did not vote

17

Date

Oct 12, 1970

From Voteview roll call records.