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House roll call 257 · 91st Congress · May 26, 1970

To agree to H.RES. 796, amending the rules of the house relating to financial disclosure.

On May 26, 1970, the House voted 336–1 (HRES 796). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 186–0, Republicans 150–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
336
No
1
Did not vote
112
Date
May 26, 1970

By party

  • Republicans150 yes · 1 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats186 yes · 0 no · 64 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to H.RES. 796, amending the rules…: House Vote, May 26, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-257/to-agree-to-h-res-796-amending-the-rules (accessed 2026-10-17).