To adopt conference report on H.R. 17604, authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal 1971.

On Oct 14, 1970, the Senate voted 65–0 (HR 17604). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–0, Republicans 35–0. 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: 65
No: 0
Did not vote: 26
Date: Oct 14, 1970

By party

Democrats41 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 17604: To authorize certain construction at military installations, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt conference report on H.R. 17604…: Senate Vote, Oct 14, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-595/to-adopt-conference-report-on-h-r-17604-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-17).