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Senate roll call 404 · 91st Congress · Jun 25, 1970

To agree to amendment to H.R. 16916, which amendment would strike from javits amendment the proviso therein barring use of federal funds to assist a local educa

On Jun 25, 1970, the Senate voted 28–59 (HR 16916). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–35, Republicans 12–28. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 30 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
28
No
59
Did not vote
9
Date
Jun 25, 1970

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 35 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 28 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 16916: Making appropriations for the Office of Education for tire fiscal year ending June 30, 1971, 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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