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House roll call 216 · 91st Congress · Apr 9, 1970

To pass H.R. 16844.

On Apr 9, 1970, the House voted 371–7 (HR 16844). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 208–3, Republicans 166–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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

371

No

7

Did not vote

68

Date

Apr 9, 1970

From Voteview roll call records.