To pass H.R. 16900, fiscal 1971 appropriations for the treasury and post office departments, the executive office of the President and several independent agenc

On Sep 1, 1970, the Senate voted 68–0 (HR 16900). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–0, Republicans 35–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 68
No: 0
Did not vote: 25
Date: Sep 1, 1970

By party

Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 16900: Making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments, the Executive Office of the President, and certain independent agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 16900, fiscal 1971…: Senate Vote, Sep 1, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-508/to-pass-h-r-16900-fiscal-1971-appropriations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).