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House roll call 244 · 91st Congress · May 18, 1970

To suspend the rules and pass S. 1508, a bill to improve judicial machinery by amending provisions of law relating to the retirement of justices and judges of t

On May 18, 1970, the House voted 109–198 (S 1508). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 82–87, Republicans 28–112. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 110 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
109
No
198
Did not vote
140
Date
May 18, 1970

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 112 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 87 no · 81 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 30 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass S. 1508, a…: House Vote, May 18, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-244/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-1508-a (accessed 2026-10-17).