To adopt substitute for goodell (n.y.) amendment to H.R. 17923, providing $3 million instead of $38 million increase in funds for salaries and expenses of FHA t

On Jul 9, 1970, the Senate voted 75–6 (HR 17923). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–2, Republicans 36–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 75
No: 6
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jul 9, 1970

By party

Democrats47 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted no
Charles Ellsworth Goodell R-NY voted no
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
Frank Edward (Ted) Moss D-UT voted no
Gaylord Anton Nelson D-WI 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To adopt substitute for goodell (n.y.)…: Senate Vote, Jul 9, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-457/to-adopt-substitute-for-goodell-n-y-amendment-to (accessed 2026-10-16).