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Senate roll call 630 · 91st Congress · Dec 9, 1970

To amend H.R. 19877, omnibus rivers and harbors and flood control authorizations bill, by providing $40 million for flood protection project in the sabine river

On Dec 9, 1970, the Senate voted 54–32 (HR 19877). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–2, Republicans 4–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
54
No
32
Did not vote
14
Date
Dec 9, 1970

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 32 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 19877: Authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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