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House roll call 376 · 91st Congress · Nov 16, 1970

To suspend the rules and pass H.J. RES. 1355, concerning the war powers of the Congress and the President.

On Nov 16, 1970, the House voted 288–39 (HJR 1355). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 151–36, Republicans 137–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 39 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
288
No
39
Did not vote
122
Date
Nov 16, 1970

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 3 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Democrats151 yes · 36 no · 63 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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