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House roll call 276 · 91st Congress · Jun 18, 1970

To pass H.R. 17070.

On Jun 18, 1970, the House voted 360–24 (HR 17070). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 204–16, Republicans 156–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
360
No
24
Did not vote
65
Date
Jun 18, 1970

By party

  • Republicans156 yes · 8 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats204 yes · 16 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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