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William St. Onge

[Congressional biography]

Born: October 9, 1914 in Putnam, CT
Died: May 1, 1970 in Groton, CT

Military Service:

  • U.S. Army Air Corps, 1942-1945

Elected Office:

  • CT House, 1941-1942
  • Mayor of Putnam, 1961-1962



Key House Vote Data for William St. Onge in 1970


Key vote data shown on this page comes from the American Conservative Union (ACU/CPAC) and Voteview.


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DateSubjectResultConserv.
Position
St. Onge
Voted
1970-01-28 Override Labor-HEW Spending Veto [HR13111] Veto Sustained
(226-191)
Reconsideration of the bill, vetoed by President Nixon Jan. 26. The bill contained significantly more spending ($19.7 billion) than the administration had requested, and forced spending on programs which should be reformed.

1970-04-16 Family Assistance Plan [HR16311] Passed
(243-155)
Passage of the bill replacing the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program with a Family Assistance plan providing guaranteed federal payments to poor families. The Family Assistance Plan would provide a federal floor of $1,600 for poor families. The bill was forced through under a closed rule (preventing any amendments).



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  Indicates that this member voted against the conservative position on a particular vote.

"No vote" means that this member did not cast a vote (or voted 'Present' instead of Yes or No).