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House roll call 53 · 91st Congress · Jul 21, 1969

To suspend the rules and to pass H.R. 11609, a bill to amend the act of sept. 9, 1963, authorizing the construction of an entrance road at great smoky mountains

On Jul 21, 1969, the House voted 341–3 (HR 11609). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 200–2, Republicans 141–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
341
No
3
Did not vote
105
Date
Jul 21, 1969

By party

  • Republicans141 yes · 1 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Democrats200 yes · 2 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11609: To amend the act of September 9, 1963, authorizing the construction of an entrance road at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in the State of North Carolina, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and to pass H.R. 11609…: House Vote, Jul 21, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-53/to-suspend-the-rules-and-to-pass-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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