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House roll call 335 · 91st Congress · Aug 13, 1970

To override the President's veto of H.R. 17548.

On Aug 13, 1970, the House voted 203–195 (HR 17548). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 187–41, Republicans 23–158. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 64 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
203
No
195
Did not vote
40
Date
Aug 13, 1970

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 158 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats187 yes · 41 no · 22 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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Capitol Receipts, “To override the President's veto of H.R…: House Vote, Aug 13, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-335/to-override-the-presidents-veto-of-h-r-17548 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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