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House roll call 208 · 91st Congress · Mar 19, 1970

To pass H.R. 16196, to reorganize the courts of the district of columbia, to revise the procedures for handling juveniles in the d.c., to codify title 23 of the

On Mar 19, 1970, the House voted 294–47 (HR 16196). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 155–60, Republicans 153–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 61 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
294
No
47
Did not vote
80
Date
Mar 19, 1970

By party

  • Republicans153 yes · 1 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats155 yes · 60 no · 35 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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