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Senate roll call 416 · 91st Congress · Jun 29, 1970

To amend S. 3842, by adding a new section designed to eliminate the mailing of sexually oriented materials.

On Jun 29, 1970, the Senate voted 83–2 (S 3842). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 40–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
83
No
2
Did not vote
12
Date
Jun 29, 1970

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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