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House roll call 83 · 91st Congress · Sep 18, 1969

To pass H.J. RES. 681, proposing an amendment to the constitution relating to the election of the President and vice President.

On Sep 18, 1969, the House voted 338–70 (HJR 681). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 189–47, Republicans 156–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 74 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
338
No
70
Did not vote
30
Date
Sep 18, 1969

By party

  • Republicans156 yes · 27 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats189 yes · 47 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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