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House roll call 397 · 91st Congress · Dec 8, 1970

To agree to H. RES. 1290, the rule under which S. 3070, a bill to encourage the development of novel varieties of sexually reproduced plants, was considered.

On Dec 8, 1970, the House voted 332–27 (HRES 1290). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 187–15, Republicans 146–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
332
No
27
Did not vote
89
Date
Dec 8, 1970

By party

  • Republicans146 yes · 12 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats187 yes · 15 no · 48 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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