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House roll call 319 · 91st Congress · Aug 5, 1970

To pass H. RES. 1117, relating to an increase in the compensation of two positions created by H.RES. 543, 8th Congress.

On Aug 5, 1970, the House voted 91–284 (HRES 1117). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 80–124, Republicans 11–160. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 91 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
91
No
284
Did not vote
74
Date
Aug 5, 1970

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 160 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats80 yes · 124 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 11 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. RES. 1117, relating to an…: House Vote, Aug 5, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-319/to-pass-h-res-1117-relating-to-an-increase (accessed 2026-10-17).