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Senate roll call 598 · 91st Congress · Nov 17, 1970

To amend S. 2193 by providing that enforcement procedures under the act be the responsibility of a presidentially appointed three-man review commission.

On Nov 17, 1970, the Senate voted 43–38 (S 2193). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–39, Republicans 41–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
43
No
38
Did not vote
11
Date
Nov 17, 1970

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 39 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2193: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Labor to set standards to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; to assist and encourage States to participate in efforts to assure such working conditions; to provide for research, inf

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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