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House roll call 215 · 91st Congress · Apr 9, 1970

To recommit H.R. 16844, a bill to increase the pay of federal employees, to the committee, with instructions to report it back forthwith, omitting sections rega

On Apr 9, 1970, the House voted 261–124 (HR 16844). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 115–100, Republicans 146–25. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 125 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
261
No
124
Did not vote
63
Date
Apr 9, 1970

By party

  • Republicans146 yes · 25 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats115 yes · 100 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 45 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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