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Senate roll call 85 · 91st Congress · Sep 24, 1969

To recommit S. 2547, a bill revising and extending the food stamp program, after it had been modified by agreeing to MC govern amendment in nature of a substitu

On Sep 24, 1969, the Senate voted 39–56 (S 2547). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–42, Republicans 25–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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

39

No

56

Did not vote

2

Date

Sep 24, 1969

From Voteview roll call records.