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House roll call 334 · 91st Congress · Aug 13, 1970

To override President's veto of H.R. 16916.

On Aug 13, 1970, the House voted 289–114 (HR 16916). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–13, Republicans 77–104. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 90 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
289
No
114
Did not vote
38
Date
Aug 13, 1970

By party

  • Republicans77 yes · 104 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 13 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 10 more.

The bill

H.R. 16916: Making appropriations for the Office of Education for tire fiscal year ending June 30, 1971, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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