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Senate roll call 275 · 91st Congress · Feb 3, 1970

To amend S. 3154 by increasing the mass transit discretionary fund to 7.5 percent of the total authorization, but limiting any one state to 15.5 percent of the

On Feb 3, 1970, the Senate voted 55–31 (S 3154). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–28, Republicans 35–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
55
No
31
Did not vote
14
Date
Feb 3, 1970

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 28 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3154: A bill to provide long-term financing for expanded urban public transportation programs, 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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