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Senate roll call 65 · 91st Congress · Aug 12, 1969

To amend S. 2721, proposed insured student loan emergency amendments of 1969, by deleting increases in authorizations for the national defense student loan prog

On Aug 12, 1969, the Senate voted 38–56 (S 2721). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–48, Republicans 32–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
38
No
56
Did not vote
6
Date
Aug 12, 1969

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 48 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 10 no · 2 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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