To agree to the first part of the goodell amendment to H.R. 17923, as amended by the holland amendment. (see roll call 222).

On Jul 8, 1970, the Senate voted 70–7 (HR 17923). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–0, Republicans 34–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 7
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jul 8, 1970

By party

Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans34 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Peter Hoyt Dominick R-CO voted no
John James Williams R-DE voted no
Edward John Gurney R-FL voted no
Norris H. Cotton R-NH voted no
Wallace Foster Bennett R-UT voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

The bill

H.R. 17923: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and related agencies for the 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the first part of the goodell…: Senate Vote, Jul 8, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-453/to-agree-to-the-first-part-of-the-goodell (accessed 2026-10-17).