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House roll call 439 · 91st Congress · Dec 30, 1970

To move the previous question on the motion to recommit H.R. 18582, a bill to amend the food stamp act of 1964.

On Dec 30, 1970, the House voted 148–126 (HR 18582). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 75–162, Republicans 131–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 97 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
148
No
126
Did not vote
59
Date
Dec 30, 1970

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 22 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats75 yes · 162 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 17 more.

The bill

H.R. 18582: To amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964, as amended

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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