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House roll call 400 · 91st Congress · Dec 9, 1970

To pass H.R. 199118, a bill to amend the foreign assistance act of 1961.

On Dec 9, 1970, the House voted 249–102 (HR 199118). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 124–71, Republicans 125–32. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 103 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
249
No
102
Did not vote
97
Date
Dec 9, 1970

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 32 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats124 yes · 71 no · 55 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 23 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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