To amend H.R. 14705, a bill to extend and improve the federal-state unemployment compensation program, by providing for issuance of U.S. Retirement and savings

On Apr 7, 1970, the Senate voted 72–4 (HR 14705). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–4, Republicans 39–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 72
No: 4
Did not vote: 15
Date: Apr 7, 1970

By party

Democrats44 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted no
Eugene Joseph Mccarthy D-MN voted no
George Stanley Mcgovern D-SD voted no
Gaylord Anton Nelson D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 14705: To extend and improve the Pederal-State unemployment compensation program

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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