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House roll call 230 · 91st Congress · Apr 28, 1970

To pass H.R. 15693, to exclude from the mails as special category of nonmailable matter certain material offered for sale to minors. (smut mail)

On Apr 28, 1970, the House voted 375–8 (HR 15693). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 204–8, Republicans 171–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
375
No
8
Did not vote
66
Date
Apr 28, 1970

By party

  • Republicans171 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats204 yes · 8 no · 38 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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