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House roll call 247 · 91st Congress · May 20, 1970

To move the previous question on the motion to recommit H.R. 17604, a bill to authorize certain construction at military installations.

On May 20, 1970, the House voted 251–133 (HR 17604). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 119–118, Republicans 147–30. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 148 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
251
No
133
Did not vote
35
Date
May 20, 1970

By party

  • Republicans147 yes · 30 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats119 yes · 118 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 68 more.

The bill

H.R. 17604: To authorize certain construction at military installations, 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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