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House roll call 377 · 91st Congress · Nov 17, 1970

To recommit H.R. 19519, to assure an opportunity for employment to every american seeking work and to make available certain education and training.

On Nov 17, 1970, the House voted 80–275 (HR 19519). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 54–164, Republicans 34–119. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 88 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
80
No
275
Did not vote
78
Date
Nov 17, 1970

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 119 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats54 yes · 164 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 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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