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House roll call 153 · 91st Congress · Dec 12, 1969

To recommit H.R. 12321, to provide for the continuation of programs authorized under the economic opportunity act of 1964, with instructions to report back with

On Dec 12, 1969, the House voted 163–231 (HR 12321). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 61–180, Republicans 119–66. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 127 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
163
No
231
Did not vote
23
Date
Dec 12, 1969

By party

  • Republicans119 yes · 66 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats61 yes · 180 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 47 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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