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House roll call 435 · 91st Congress · Dec 22, 1970

To pass H.R. 19953.

On Dec 22, 1970, the House voted 165–121 (HR 19953). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 105–90, Republicans 83–49. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 139 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
165
No
121
Did not vote
122
Date
Dec 22, 1970

By party

  • Republicans83 yes · 49 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Democrats105 yes · 90 no · 55 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 59 more.

The bill

H.R. 19953: To authorize the Seoretary of Transportation to provide financial- assistance to certain railroads in order to preserve essential rail services, 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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