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House roll call 254 · 91st Congress · May 25, 1970

To pass H.R. 17601, a bill to exempt federal housing administration and veterans' administration mortgages and loans from the interest and usury laws of the dis

On May 25, 1970, the House voted 119–176 (HR 17601). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–115, Republicans 79–65. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 109 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
119
No
176
Did not vote
146
Date
May 25, 1970

By party

  • Republicans79 yes · 65 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 115 no · 91 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 29 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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