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House roll call 161 · 91st Congress · Dec 17, 1969

To amend H.R. 15091, by striking provisions authorizing the purchase of up to $6 billion in federally guaranteed mortgaged by the federal reserve board.

On Dec 17, 1969, the House voted 233–170 (HR 15091). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–169, Republicans 178–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
233
No
170
Did not vote
36
Date
Dec 17, 1969

By party

  • Republicans178 yes · 6 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats60 yes · 169 no · 21 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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