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House roll call 234 · 91st Congress · May 7, 1970

To order the previous question on the motion to recommit H.R. 17399, making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending june 30, 1970.

On May 7, 1970, the House voted 222–134 (HR 17399). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 95–104, Republicans 127–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 125 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
222
No
134
Did not vote
93
Date
May 7, 1970

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 30 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats95 yes · 104 no · 51 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 45 more.

The bill

H.R. 17399: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, 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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