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House roll call 240 · 91st Congress · May 13, 1970

To pass H. RES. 960, disapproving reorganization plan no. 2 of 1970. The plan relates to the bureau of the budget, and a proposed "domestic council."

On May 13, 1970, the House voted 164–193 (HRES 960). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 158–38, Republicans 6–155. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
164
No
193
Did not vote
92
Date
May 13, 1970

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 155 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats158 yes · 38 no · 54 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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