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House roll call 256 · 91st Congress · May 25, 1970

To pass H.J.RES. 1117, to establish a joint committee on the environment.

On May 25, 1970, the House voted 287–7 (HJR 1117). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 152–3, Republicans 135–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
287
No
7
Did not vote
155
Date
May 25, 1970

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 4 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Democrats152 yes · 3 no · 95 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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