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Senate roll call 208 · 91st Congress · Dec 15, 1969

To table the mansfield-cooper amendment to H.R. 15090, prohibiting use of funds to support local forces in laos and thailand. H.R. 15090 is a bill to provide f

On Dec 15, 1969, the Senate voted 41–48 (HR 15090). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–35, Republicans 26–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
48
Did not vote
8
Date
Dec 15, 1969

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 35 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 16 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15090: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, 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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