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House roll call 236 · 91st Congress · May 11, 1970

To amend H.R. 17138, the district of columbia police and firemen's salary act of 1958, and the district of columbia teacher's salary act of 1955, by increasing

On May 11, 1970, the House voted 183–142 (HR 17138). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–113, Republicans 119–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 93 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
183
No
142
Did not vote
124
Date
May 11, 1970

By party

  • Republicans119 yes · 29 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Democrats64 yes · 113 no · 73 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 more.

The bill

H.R. 17138: To amend the District of Columbia Police and Firemen's Salary Act of 1958 and the District of Columbia Teachers' Salary Act of 1955 to increase salaries, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 17138, the district of…: House Vote, May 11, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-236/to-amend-h-r-17138-the-district-of-columbia (accessed 2026-10-17).