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House roll call 133 · 88th Congress · Feb 27, 1964

H.R. 8316. Amend the communications act of 1964 to prohibit the FCC from setting standards governing the length or frequency of radio and television commercial

On Feb 27, 1964, the House voted 317–43 (HR 8316). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 178–47, Republicans 151–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 53 members voted against their own party.

During the 88th Congress (1963–1964), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
317
No
43
Did not vote
11
Date
Feb 27, 1964

By party

  • Democrats178 yes · 47 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans151 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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