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House roll call 261 · 91st Congress · Jun 4, 1970

To pass H.R. 17867, a bill making appropriations for foreign assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending june 30, 1971.

On Jun 4, 1970, the House voted 191–153 (HR 17867). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 136–87, Republicans 84–95. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 171 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
191
No
153
Did not vote
47
Date
Jun 4, 1970

By party

  • Republicans84 yes · 95 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats136 yes · 87 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 91 more.

The bill

H.R. 17867: Making appropriations for Foreign Assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971, 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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