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Senate roll call 209 · 91st Congress · Dec 15, 1969

To amend the mansfield-cooper amendment to H.R. 15090, to prohibit the use of funds to finance the introduction of american ground combat troops in paos or thai

On Dec 15, 1969, the Senate voted 73–17 (HR 15090). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–15, Republicans 39–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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
73
No
17
Did not vote
8
Date
Dec 15, 1969

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 15 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 2 no · 3 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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