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House roll call 297 · 91st Congress · Jul 9, 1970

To recommit H.R. 16968, a bill to provide for the adjustment of the government contribution with respect to the health benefits coverage of federal employees an

On Jul 9, 1970, the House voted 146–200 (HR 16968). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–156, Republicans 104–44. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
146
No
200
Did not vote
103
Date
Jul 9, 1970

By party

  • Republicans104 yes · 44 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 156 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 more.

The bill

H.R. 16968: To provide for the adjustment of the Government contribution with respect to the health benefits coverage of Federal employes and annuitants, 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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