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Senate roll call 216 · 91st Congress · Dec 15, 1969

To appeal the decision of the chair in sustaining a point of order, on the ground of legislation in an appropriations bill against the moss amendment to H.R. 15

On Dec 15, 1969, the Senate voted 66–22 (HR 15090). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–20, Republicans 39–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
66
No
22
Did not vote
11
Date
Dec 15, 1969

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 20 no · 8 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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