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House roll call 219 · 91st Congress · Apr 15, 1970

To adopt H. RES. 916, rule for consideration of H.R. 16311, the family assistance act of 1970.

On Apr 15, 1970, the House voted 205–183 (HRES 916). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 126–92, Republicans 79–91. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 171 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
205
No
183
Did not vote
61
Date
Apr 15, 1970

By party

  • Republicans79 yes · 91 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats126 yes · 92 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 91 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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