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House roll call 364 · 91st Congress · Oct 5, 1970

To suspend the rules and pass S. 1461, relating to representation of defendants who are financially unable to obtain an adequate defense in criminal cases in TH

On Oct 5, 1970, the House voted 277–21 (S 1461). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 155–16, Republicans 124–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
277
No
21
Did not vote
149
Date
Oct 5, 1970

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 5 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Democrats155 yes · 16 no · 79 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1461: A bill to amend section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, relating to representation of defendants who are financially unable to obtain an adequate defense in criminal cases in the courts of the United States

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 pass S. 1461…: House Vote, Oct 5, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-364/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-1461-relating (accessed 2026-10-17).

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