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House roll call 314 · 91st Congress · Jul 31, 1970

To recommit H.R. 17880, to amend the defense production act of 1950, with instructions to report bill with amendment mandating a freeze on prices, rents, wages

On Jul 31, 1970, the House voted 11–270 (HR 17880). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–165, Republicans 4–105. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 11 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
11
No
270
Did not vote
168
Date
Jul 31, 1970

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 105 no · 90 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 165 no · 78 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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