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House roll call 275 · 91st Congress · Jun 18, 1970

To recommit H.R. 17070, with instructions to report it back forthwith containing an amendment that strikes out all after enacting clause of comm. Substitute and

On Jun 18, 1970, the House voted 77–307 (HR 17070). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–154, Republicans 11–153. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 77 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
77
No
307
Did not vote
65
Date
Jun 18, 1970

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 153 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 154 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 17070: To improve and modernize the postal service, to reorganize the Post Office Department, 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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