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House roll call 292 · 91st Congress · Jul 8, 1970

To pass H.R. 279, to exempt from the antitrust laws certain joint newspaper operating arrangements.

On Jul 8, 1970, the House voted 292–87 (HR 279). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 170–57, Republicans 132–40. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 97 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
292
No
87
Did not vote
50
Date
Jul 8, 1970

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 40 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats170 yes · 57 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 17 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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