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House roll call 14 · 91st Congress · Mar 18, 1969

To suspend the rules and to pass bill H.R. 2171 which establishes a commission on national observances and holidays that would report and recommend to the presi

On Mar 18, 1969, the House voted 164–213 (HR 2171). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 122–87, Republicans 42–126. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 129 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
164
No
213
Did not vote
72
Date
Mar 18, 1969

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 126 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats122 yes · 87 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 49 more.

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 bill H.R…: House Vote, Mar 18, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-14/to-suspend-the-rules-and-to-pass-bill-h (accessed 2026-10-17).