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House roll call 251 · 91st Congress · May 21, 1970

To recommit H.R. 17550 to the committee WHTH instructions to report it back containing an amendment that provides for automatic adjustment of social security be

On May 21, 1970, the House voted 233–144 (HR 17550). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 72–139, Republicans 161–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
233
No
144
Did not vote
72
Date
May 21, 1970

By party

  • Republicans161 yes · 5 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats72 yes · 139 no · 39 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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