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House roll call 74 · 91st Congress · Aug 12, 1969

To agree to H.RES. 269, authorizing the committee on post office and civil service to conduct studies and investigations within its jurisdiction.

On Aug 12, 1969, the House voted 196–132 (HRES 269). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 134–41, Republicans 62–91. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
196
No
132
Did not vote
121
Date
Aug 12, 1969

By party

  • Republicans62 yes · 91 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats134 yes · 41 no · 75 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to H.RES. 269, authorizing the…: House Vote, Aug 12, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-74/to-agree-to-h-res-269-authorizing-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).