To pass S. 3619, a bill to establish a comprehensive federal program for disaster relief and assistance.

On Sep 9, 1970, the Senate voted 54–0 (S 3619). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–0, Republicans 33–0. 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: 54
No: 0
Did not vote: 32
Date: Sep 9, 1970

By party

Democrats37 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

S. 3619: A bill to revise and expand Federal programs for relief from the effects of major disasters, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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