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House roll call 416 · 91st Congress · Dec 16, 1970

To amend H.R. 18582, to amend the food stamp act of 1964.

On Dec 16, 1970, the House voted 172–183 (HR 18582). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 64–165, Republicans 125–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 99 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
172
No
183
Did not vote
60
Date
Dec 16, 1970

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 35 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats64 yes · 165 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 19 more.

The bill

H.R. 18582: To amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964, as amended

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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