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House roll call 434 · 91st Congress · Dec 22, 1970

To agree to H. RES. 1315, the rule allowing consideration of H.R. 19953, emergency rail services act of 1970.

On Dec 22, 1970, the House voted 263–30 (HRES 1315). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 140–24, Republicans 123–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 30 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
263
No
30
Did not vote
156
Date
Dec 22, 1970

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 6 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Democrats140 yes · 24 no · 86 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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