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House roll call 72 · 91st Congress · Aug 7, 1969

To recommit the bill H.R. 13270, the tax reform act of 1969, to the committee on ways and means.

On Aug 7, 1969, the House voted 78–345 (HR 13270). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–204, Republicans 44–141. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 78 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
78
No
345
Did not vote
26
Date
Aug 7, 1969

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 141 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 204 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 13270: To reform the income tax laws

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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