To amend S. 3867, the amendment relating to authority of the secretary of labor to provide financial assistance for public service employment.

On Sep 17, 1970, the Senate voted 27–46 (S 3867). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–42, Republicans 32–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 27
No: 46
Did not vote: 21
Date: Sep 17, 1970

By party

Democrats1 yes · 42 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 6 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Theodore Fulton (Ted) Stevens R-AK voted no
James Browning Allen D-AL voted yes
Margaret Chase Smith R-ME voted no
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
Hugh Doggett Scott Jr. R-PA 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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