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House roll call 290 · 91st Congress · Jul 7, 1970

To pass H.R. 8673, a bill to protect consumers by providing a civil remedy for misrepresentation of the quality of articles composed in whole or in part of gold

On Jul 7, 1970, the House voted 351–9 (HR 8673). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 196–2, Republicans 155–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
351
No
9
Did not vote
89
Date
Jul 7, 1970

By party

  • Republicans155 yes · 7 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats196 yes · 2 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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