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House roll call 204 · 91st Congress · Mar 11, 1970

To pass H.R 15945, to authorize appropriations for certain maritime programs of the department of commerce.

On Mar 11, 1970, the House voted 371–12 (HR 15945). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 207–8, Republicans 164–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
371
No
12
Did not vote
66
Date
Mar 11, 1970

By party

  • Republicans164 yes · 4 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats207 yes · 8 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15945: To authorize appropriations for certain maritime programs of the Department of Commerce

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 pass H.R 15945, to authorize…: House Vote, Mar 11, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-204/to-pass-h-r-15945-to-authorize-appropriations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).