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House roll call 158 · 91st Congress · Dec 16, 1969

To suspend the rules and pass S. 740, to establish a committee on opportunities for spanish-speaking people.

On Dec 16, 1969, the House voted 315–80 (S 740). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 168–48, Republicans 147–32. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 80 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
315
No
80
Did not vote
54
Date
Dec 16, 1969

By party

  • Republicans147 yes · 32 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats168 yes · 48 no · 34 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass S. 740, to…: House Vote, Dec 16, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-158/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-740-to (accessed 2026-10-17).