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House roll call 225 · 91st Congress · Apr 23, 1970

To pass H.R. 16516, to authorize appropriations to NASA for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management.

On Apr 23, 1970, the House voted 229–105 (HR 16516). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 123–54, Republicans 106–51. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 105 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
229
No
105
Did not vote
115
Date
Apr 23, 1970

By party

  • Republicans106 yes · 51 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats123 yes · 54 no · 73 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 25 more.

The bill

H.R. 16516: To authorize appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management, 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 pass H.R. 16516, to authorize…: House Vote, Apr 23, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-225/to-pass-h-r-16516-to-authorize-appropriations-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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