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Senate roll call 649 · 91st Congress · Dec 22, 1970

To pass H.R. 19911, supplemental appropriations for economic and military assistance programs for 1971.

On Dec 22, 1970, the Senate voted 41–20 (HR 19911). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–20, Republicans 33–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
41
No
20
Did not vote
30
Date
Dec 22, 1970

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 20 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 19911: To amend the Foreign Assistance-I Act of 1961, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 19911, supplemental…: Senate Vote, Dec 22, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-649/to-pass-h-r-19911-supplemental-appropriations-for-economic (accessed 2026-10-17).