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House roll call 390 · 91st Congress · Dec 2, 1970

To adopt H. RES. 1270, relating to telephone, telegraph, and radio-telegraph allowances for members of the House Of Representatives.

On Dec 2, 1970, the House voted 187–164 (HRES 1270). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 160–43, Republicans 27–121. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
187
No
164
Did not vote
98
Date
Dec 2, 1970

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 121 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Democrats160 yes · 43 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 adopt H. RES. 1270, relating to…: House Vote, Dec 2, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-390/to-adopt-h-res-1270-relating-to-telephone-telegraph (accessed 2026-10-17).