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House roll call 424 · 91st Congress · Dec 19, 1970

To pass S. 578, to include firefighters within the provisions of section 8336 (c) of title 5, U.S.c., relating to the retirement of government employees engaged

On Dec 19, 1970, the House voted 158–104 (S 578). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 126–25, Republicans 32–79. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
158
No
104
Did not vote
187
Date
Dec 19, 1970

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 79 no · 88 didn’t vote
  • Democrats126 yes · 25 no · 99 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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