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House roll call 189 · 91st Congress · Feb 19, 1970

To pass H.R. 15931, making appropriations for the departments of labor and HEW and related agencies for the fiscal year ending june 30, 1970.

On Feb 19, 1970, the House voted 238–156 (HR 15931). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 99–130, Republicans 142–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 128 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
238
No
156
Did not vote
49
Date
Feb 19, 1970

By party

  • Republicans142 yes · 29 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats99 yes · 130 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 48 more.

The bill

H.R. 15931: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education; and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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