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House roll call 262 · 91st Congress · Jun 8, 1970

To adopt a committee amendment regarding the size of the committee of the house authorized by H.RES. 976 to study firsthand the recent developments in southeast

On Jun 8, 1970, the House voted 227–95 (HRES 976). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 79–90, Republicans 148–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
227
No
95
Did not vote
126
Date
Jun 8, 1970

By party

  • Republicans148 yes · 6 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats79 yes · 90 no · 81 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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