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Senate roll call 647 · 91st Congress · Dec 21, 1970

To override presidential veto on S. 3867, the manpower training bill.

On Dec 21, 1970, the Senate voted 48–35 (S 3867). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–11, Republicans 12–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
48
No
35
Did not vote
6
Date
Dec 21, 1970

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 11 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 29 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 override presidential veto on S. 3867…: Senate Vote, Dec 21, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-647/to-override-presidential-veto-on-s-3867-the-manpower (accessed 2026-10-18).

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