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Senate roll call 526 · 91st Congress · Sep 17, 1970

To close debate on S.J. RES. 1, proposing an amendment to the constitution to provide for the direct popular election of the President and vice-President of the

On Sep 17, 1970, the Senate voted 54–36 (SJR 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–19, Republicans 21–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 39 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

54

No

36

Did not vote

5

Date

Sep 17, 1970

From Voteview roll call records.