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House roll call 296 · 91st Congress · Jul 9, 1970

To instruct house conferes to insist on the "freedom of choice" language regarding membership in postal unions in H.R. 17070.

On Jul 9, 1970, the House voted 228–158 (HR 17070). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 87–148, Republicans 153–22. 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
228
No
158
Did not vote
39
Date
Jul 9, 1970

By party

  • Republicans153 yes · 22 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats87 yes · 148 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 29 more.

The bill

H.R. 17070: To improve and modernize the postal service, to reorganize the Post Office Department, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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