To amend H.R. 514, by calling for departments of justice and HEW to request additional funds to insure that federal guidelines be applied uniformly throught the

On Feb 19, 1970, the Senate voted 80–1 (HR 514). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–1, Republicans 40–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 80
No: 1
Did not vote: 12
Date: Feb 19, 1970

By party

Democrats49 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Browning Allen D-AL voted no

The bill

H.R. 514: To extend programs of assistance for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

James Browning Allen D-AL

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 514, by calling for…: Senate Vote, Feb 19, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-290/to-amend-h-r-514-by-calling-for-departments (accessed 2026-10-17).