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House roll call 243 · 91st Congress · May 18, 1970

To suspend the rules and pass S. 2624, as amended, to improve the judicial machinery in customs courts by amending the statutory provisions relating to judicial

On May 18, 1970, the House voted 301–0 (S 2624). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 165–0, Republicans 138–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
301
No
0
Did not vote
146
Date
May 18, 1970

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 0 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Democrats165 yes · 0 no · 85 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 2624: A bill to improve the judicial machinery in customs courts by amending the statutory provisions relating to judicial actions and administrative proceedings in customs matters, and for other purpose

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass S. 2624, as…: House Vote, May 18, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-243/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-2624-as (accessed 2026-10-17).

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