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House roll call 171 · 91st Congress · Dec 20, 1969

To recommit H.R. 15149, foreign aid appropriations, fiscal 1970, to committee with instructions to delete $54.5 million for aircraft for the republic of china.

On Dec 20, 1969, the House voted 136–220 (HR 15149). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 89–110, Republicans 48–110. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 137 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
136
No
220
Did not vote
92
Date
Dec 20, 1969

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 110 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats89 yes · 110 no · 51 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 57 more.

The bill

H.R. 15149: Making appropriations for Foreign Assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, and for other purposes

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 recommit H.R. 15149, foreign aid…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-171/to-recommit-h-r-15149-foreign-aid-appropriations-fiscal (accessed 2026-10-17).

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