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House roll call 398 · 91st Congress · Dec 9, 1970

To adopt amendment providing a 5-percent raise retroactive to january 1, 1970, to H.J. RES. 1413, to provide for a temporary prohibition of railway strikes or l

On Dec 9, 1970, the House voted 215–172 (HJR 1413). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 177–43, Republicans 38–130. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
215
No
172
Did not vote
61
Date
Dec 9, 1970

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 130 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats177 yes · 43 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 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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