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Senate roll call 239 · 91st Congress · Dec 20, 1969

To recommit S. 3016, OEO authorization bill, to committee with instructions to delete reservation of funds for local initiative programs.

On Dec 20, 1969, the Senate voted 31–42 (S 3016). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–34, Republicans 24–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
31
No
42
Did not vote
22
Date
Dec 20, 1969

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 34 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 11 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3016: A bill to provide for the continuation of programs authorized under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, 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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