To pass S. 2846, authorizing funds for increased facilities for mental retardation programs.

On Apr 13, 1970, the Senate voted 69–0 (S 2846). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–0, Republicans 41–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 69
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Apr 13, 1970

By party

Democrats57 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 2846: A bill to assist the States in developing a plan for the provision of comprehensive services to persons affected by mental retardation and other developmental disabilities originating in childhood, to assist the States in the provision of such services in

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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