To adopt S. CON. RES. 64, to terminate the tonkin gulf resolution, after adopting committee substitute amendment, and an amendment to make the resolution effect

On Jul 10, 1970, the Senate voted 57–5 (SCR 64). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–8, Republicans 38–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 57
No: 5
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jul 10, 1970

By party

Democrats42 yes · 8 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Browning Allen D-AL voted no
John Little Mcclellan D-AR voted no
Spessard Lindsey Holland D-FL voted no
Allen Joseph Ellender D-LA voted no
Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted no
Samuel James Ervin Jr. D-NC voted no
Ernest Frederick (Fritz) Hollings D-SC voted no
Gale William Mcgee D-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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