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House roll call 298 · 91st Congress · Jul 9, 1970

To pass H.R. 16968.

On Jul 9, 1970, the House voted 284–57 (HR 16968). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 184–13, Republicans 102–44. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 57 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
284
No
57
Did not vote
106
Date
Jul 9, 1970

By party

  • Republicans102 yes · 44 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Democrats184 yes · 13 no · 53 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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