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House roll call 331 · 91st Congress · Aug 12, 1970

To agree to amendment in the form of a substitute to the committee amendment of H.R. 8298, to amend section 303(b) of the interstate commerce act.

On Aug 12, 1970, the House voted 181–194 (HR 8298). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 53–156, Republicans 130–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 93 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
181
No
194
Did not vote
70
Date
Aug 12, 1970

By party

  • Republicans130 yes · 40 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 156 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 more.

The bill

H.R. 8298: To amend section 303 (b) of the Interstate Commerce Act to modernize certain restrictions upon the application - and scope of the exemption provided therein

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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