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House roll call 253 · 91st Congress · May 21, 1970

To pass H.R. 15424, a bill to amend the merchant marine act, 1936.

On May 21, 1970, the House voted 308–1 (HR 15424). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 179–1, Republicans 131–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
308
No
1
Did not vote
138
Date
May 21, 1970

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 0 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Democrats179 yes · 1 no · 70 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15424: To amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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