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Senate roll call 267 · 91st Congress · Jan 29, 1970

To amend S. 1520 to provide that bill would have no effect on private damage suits filed before nov. 4, 1969, against joint operating agreements for survival of

On Jan 29, 1970, the Senate voted 62–20 (S 1520). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–17, Republicans 34–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
62
No
20
Did not vote
10
Date
Jan 29, 1970

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 17 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1520: A bill to exempt from the antitrust laws certain combinations and arrangements necessary for the survival of failing newspapers

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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