To amend S. 4418, proposed federal-aid highway amendments of 1970, so as to authorize secretary of transportation to designate as an interstate highway any exis

On Oct 2, 1970, the Senate voted 21–35 (S 4418). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–36, Republicans 21–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 21
No: 35
Did not vote: 36
Date: Oct 2, 1970

By party

Democrats0 yes · 36 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans21 yes · 9 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Theodore Fulton (Ted) Stevens R-AK voted no
Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
George Lloyd Murphy R-CA voted no
Jack Richard Miller R-IA voted no
Milton Ruben Young R-ND voted no
Robert William Packwood R-OR voted no
Hugh Doggett Scott Jr. R-PA voted no
Richard Schultz Schweiker R-PA voted no
Karl Earl Mundt R-SD 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 4418, proposed federal-aid…: Senate Vote, Oct 2, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-567/to-amend-s-4418-proposed-federal-aid-highway-amendments (accessed 2026-10-17).