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House roll call 23 · 91st Congress · May 1, 1969

To pass H.RES. 17, creating a select committee to conduct an investigation and study of all aspects of crime in the United States.

On May 1, 1969, the House voted 345–18 (HRES 17). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 195–5, Republicans 153–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
345
No
18
Did not vote
83
Date
May 1, 1969

By party

  • Republicans153 yes · 13 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats195 yes · 5 no · 50 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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