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Senate roll call 61 · 91st Congress · Aug 7, 1969

To table the amendment of sen. Williams (del.) to H.R. 7206, a bill providing salary increases for the vice-President and certain officers of the Congress; said

On Aug 7, 1969, the Senate voted 68–25 (HR 7206). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–13, Republicans 29–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
68
No
25
Did not vote
8
Date
Aug 7, 1969

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 13 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 13 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7206: To adjust the salaries of the Vice President of the United States and certain officers of the Congress

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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