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House roll call 237 · 91st Congress · May 11, 1970

To recommit H.R. 16595, appropriations bill for the national science foundation, with instructions to report it back containing an amendment that would cut the

On May 11, 1970, the House voted 137–188 (HR 16595). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–143, Republicans 103–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
137
No
188
Did not vote
124
Date
May 11, 1970

By party

  • Republicans103 yes · 45 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 143 no · 73 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 16595: To authorize appropriations for activities of the National Science Foundation, 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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