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House roll call 328 · 91st Congress · Aug 10, 1970

To pass H.R. 18725, a bill to establish a commission on the organization of the district of columbia and to provide for a delegate to the house of representativ

On Aug 10, 1970, the House voted 302–57 (HR 18725). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 169–55, Republicans 144–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 68 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
302
No
57
Did not vote
68
Date
Aug 10, 1970

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 13 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats169 yes · 55 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 18725: To establish a Commission on the Organization of the Government of the District of Columbia -and to provide for a Delegate to the House of Representatives from the District of Columbia

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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