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Senate roll call 341 · 91st Congress · Mar 13, 1970

To adopt modified scott substitute amendment, as amended, to H.R. 4249.

On Mar 13, 1970, the Senate voted 51–22 (HR 4249). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–17, Republicans 24–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 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
51
No
22
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 13, 1970

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 17 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 17 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4249: To extend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with respect to the discriminatory use of tests and devices

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt modified scott substitute…: Senate Vote, Mar 13, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-341/to-adopt-modified-scott-substitute-amendment-as-amended-to (accessed 2026-10-15).

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