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House roll call 206 · 91st Congress · Mar 16, 1970

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1496, to amend the act of oct. 15, 1966 (80 stat.915), establishing a program for the preservation of additional historic pro

On Mar 16, 1970, the House voted 317–9 (HR 1496). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 178–0, Republicans 140–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
317
No
9
Did not vote
122
Date
Mar 16, 1970

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 9 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats178 yes · 0 no · 72 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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