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House roll call 406 · 91st Congress · Dec 11, 1970

To pass H.R. 13956, authorizing additional appropriations to the smithsonian institution.

On Dec 11, 1970, the House voted 215–53 (HR 13956). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 130–17, Republicans 86–36. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 53 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
53
Did not vote
180
Date
Dec 11, 1970

By party

  • Republicans86 yes · 36 no · 77 didn’t vote
  • Democrats130 yes · 17 no · 103 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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