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House roll call 151 · 91st Congress · Dec 11, 1969

To pass H.R. 4249, to extend the voting rights act of 1965 with respect to descriminating use of tests and devices.

On Dec 11, 1969, the House voted 234–179 (HR 4249). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 82–153, Republicans 152–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 108 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
234
No
179
Did not vote
36
Date
Dec 11, 1969

By party

  • Republicans152 yes · 26 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 153 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 more.

The bill

H.R. 4249: To extend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with respect to the discriminatory use of tests and devices

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 4249, to extend the voting…: House Vote, Dec 11, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-151/to-pass-h-r-4249-to-extend-the-voting (accessed 2026-10-17).

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