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House roll call 226 · 88th Congress · Sep 3, 1964

S. 2220. Authorize forgiveness of up to 50% of student loans plus accrued interest made under the 1963 health professions educational assistance act, for physi

On Sep 3, 1964, the House voted 140–161 (S 2220). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 138–58, Republicans 28–128. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
140
No
161
Did not vote
13
Date
Sep 3, 1964

By party

  • Democrats138 yes · 58 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 128 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 more.

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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