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House roll call 78 · 91st Congress · Sep 8, 1969

To recommit H.R. 11039, a bill to amend further the peace corps act, on foreign affairs, with instructions to reduce the funding by $11.1 million

On Sep 8, 1969, the House voted 144–186 (HR 11039). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 69–126, Republicans 88–75. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 144 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
144
No
186
Did not vote
91
Date
Sep 8, 1969

By party

  • Republicans88 yes · 75 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 126 no · 55 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 64 more.

The bill

H.R. 11039: To amend further the Peace Corps Act (75 Stat. 612), 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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