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House roll call 231 · 91st Congress · May 4, 1970

To suspend the rules and pass S.J.RES. 193, to provide for the appointment of james edwin webb as citizen regent of the board of regents of the smithsonian inst

On May 4, 1970, the House voted 309–16 (SJR 193). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 172–1, Republicans 138–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
309
No
16
Did not vote
123
Date
May 4, 1970

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 15 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats172 yes · 1 no · 77 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass S.J.RES. 193…: House Vote, May 4, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-231/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-j-res (accessed 2026-10-16).

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