To pass S. 4316, a bill to clarify and extend the authority of the small business administration.

On Sep 18, 1970, the Senate voted 62–0 (S 4316). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–0, Democrats 36–0. 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: 62
No: 0
Did not vote: 27
Date: Sep 18, 1970

By party

Democrats36 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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