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House roll call 221 · 91st Congress · Apr 16, 1970

To recommit H.R. 16311 to the committee with instructions to report it back forthwith containing amendments that restrict definition of "suitable employment" as

On Apr 16, 1970, the House voted 248–149 (HR 16311). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 92–130, Republicans 156–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 111 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
248
No
149
Did not vote
52
Date
Apr 16, 1970

By party

  • Republicans156 yes · 19 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats92 yes · 130 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 31 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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