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House roll call 395 · 91st Congress · Dec 7, 1970

To suspend the rules and pass H. RES. 1282, in support for efforts to rescue american prisoners of war incarcerated in north vietnam.

On Dec 7, 1970, the House voted 347–15 (HRES 1282). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 185–15, Republicans 162–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
347
No
15
Did not vote
87
Date
Dec 7, 1970

By party

  • Republicans162 yes · 0 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats185 yes · 15 no · 50 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 suspend the rules and pass H. RES. 1282…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1970,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-395/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-res-1282 (accessed 2026-10-17).