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House roll call 190 · 91st Congress · Feb 19, 1970

To recommit H.R. 15931 to the committee on appropriations with instructions to report it back forthwith containing an amendment that would limit expenditures to

On Feb 19, 1970, the House voted 189–206 (HR 15931). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–186, Republicans 151–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
189
No
206
Did not vote
50
Date
Feb 19, 1970

By party

  • Republicans151 yes · 22 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 186 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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