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Senate roll call 561 · 91st Congress · Oct 1, 1970

To amend S. 2453, so as to exclude state and local employees from coverage by the act.

On Oct 1, 1970, the Senate voted 30–37 (S 2453). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–24, Republicans 19–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

30

No

37

Did not vote

27

Date

Oct 1, 1970

From Voteview roll call records.