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House roll call 68 · 91st Congress · Aug 4, 1969

To suspend the rules and to pass S. 1611, a bill to amend public law 85-905 by providing for a national center on educational media and materials for the handic

On Aug 4, 1969, the House voted 365–22 (S 1611). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 208–5, Republicans 158–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
365
No
22
Did not vote
61
Date
Aug 4, 1969

By party

  • Republicans158 yes · 17 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats208 yes · 5 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1611: A bill to amend Public Law 85-905 to provide for a National Center on Educational Media and Materials for the Handicapped, 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 S. 1611, a…: House Vote, Aug 4, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-68/to-suspend-the-rules-and-to-pass-s-1611 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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