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House roll call 316 · 91st Congress · Aug 3, 1970

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 18260, a bill to authorize secretary of HEW to establish environmental education programs.

On Aug 3, 1970, the House voted 289–28 (HR 18260). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 160–14, Republicans 129–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 28 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
289
No
28
Did not vote
132
Date
Aug 3, 1970

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 14 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Democrats160 yes · 14 no · 76 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 18260: To authorize the U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish educational programs to encourage understanding of policies and support of activities designed to preserve and enhance environmental quality and maintain ecological balance

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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