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House roll call 34 · 91st Congress · Jun 2, 1969

To suspend the rules and to pass H.R. 693, a bill which amends title 38 of the United States code so as to provide that veterans who are 70 years of age or olde

On Jun 2, 1969, the House voted 302–3 (HR 693). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 171–0, Republicans 133–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
302
No
3
Did not vote
142
Date
Jun 2, 1969

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 3 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Democrats171 yes · 0 no · 79 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 693: To amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide that veterans who are 70 years of age or older shall be deemed to be unable to defray the expenses of necessary hospital or domiciliary care, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and to pass H.R. 693, a…: House Vote, Jun 2, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-34/to-suspend-the-rules-and-to-pass-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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