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Senate roll call 615 · 91st Congress · Dec 1, 1970

To amend S. 4459, a bill establishing a council of consumer advisers and an independent consumer protection agency, so as to provide that economic surveys and r

On Dec 1, 1970, the Senate voted 24–51 (S 4459). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–20, Republicans 1–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
24
No
51
Did not vote
21
Date
Dec 1, 1970

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 20 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 36 no · 7 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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