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House roll call 38 · 91st Congress · Jun 18, 1969

To recommit H.R. 6543, a bill to extend public health protection with respect to cigarette smoking, to the committee on interstate and foreign commerce.

On Jun 18, 1969, the House voted 139–252 (HR 6543). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 92–133, Republicans 53–125. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 145 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
139
No
252
Did not vote
46
Date
Jun 18, 1969

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 125 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats92 yes · 133 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 65 more.

The bill

H.R. 6543: To extend public health protection with respect to cigarette smoking, 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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