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House roll call 381 · 91st Congress · Nov 19, 1970

To reject a motion to recommit H.R. 18970.

On Nov 19, 1970, the House voted 172–207 (HR 18970). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 91–142, Republicans 93–77. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 168 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
172
No
207
Did not vote
46
Date
Nov 19, 1970

By party

  • Republicans93 yes · 77 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats91 yes · 142 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 88 more.

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 reject a motion to recommit H.R. 18970.: House Vote, Nov 19, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-381/to-reject-a-motion-to-recommit-h-r-18970 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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