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House roll call 217 · 91st Congress · Apr 13, 1970

To pass H.R. 16900, making appropriations for the treasury and post office departments, the executive office of the President, and certain independent agencies

On Apr 13, 1970, the House voted 333–3 (HR 16900). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 187–1, Republicans 146–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
333
No
3
Did not vote
113
Date
Apr 13, 1970

By party

  • Republicans146 yes · 2 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Democrats187 yes · 1 no · 62 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 16900: Making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments, the Executive Office of the President, and certain independent agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971, 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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