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House roll call 54 · 91st Congress · Jul 21, 1969

To suspend the rules and to pass bill H.R. 11651, to amend the national school lunch act, as amended, to provide funds and authorities to the dept. Of agricultu

On Jul 21, 1969, the House voted 352–5 (HR 11651). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 207–2, Republicans 146–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
352
No
5
Did not vote
91
Date
Jul 21, 1969

By party

  • Republicans146 yes · 3 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats207 yes · 2 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11651: To amend the National School Lunch Act, as amended, to provide funds and authorities to the Department of Agriculture for the purpose of providing free or reduced-price meals to needy children not now being reached

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 to pass bill H.R…: House Vote, Jul 21, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-54/to-suspend-the-rules-and-to-pass-bill-h (accessed 2026-10-17).