To amend H.R. 17399, second supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 1970, by providing an additional $587.5 million for urban renewal programs.

On Jun 22, 1970, the Senate voted 70–12 (HR 17399). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–1, Republicans 31–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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: 70
No: 12
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jun 22, 1970

By party

Democrats46 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 11 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Browning Allen D-AL voted no
Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
John James Williams R-DE voted no
Edward John Gurney R-FL voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
Norris H. Cotton R-NH voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no
Wallace Foster Bennett R-UT voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

The bill

H.R. 17399: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 17399, second supplemental…: Senate Vote, Jun 22, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-393/to-amend-h-r-17399-second-supplemental-appropriations-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).