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House roll call 299 · 91st Congress · Jul 13, 1970

To agree to the conference report on S. 3215, a bill to amend the national foundation on the arts and humanities act of 1965.

On Jul 13, 1970, the House voted 236–70 (S 3215). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 156–36, Republicans 94–47. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 83 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
236
No
70
Did not vote
116
Date
Jul 13, 1970

By party

  • Republicans94 yes · 47 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Democrats156 yes · 36 no · 58 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 more.

The bill

S. 3215: A bill to amend the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to provide for a permanent authorization for programs under such act

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 the conference report on S…: House Vote, Jul 13, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-299/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-3215 (accessed 2026-10-17).