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House roll call 116 · 89th Congress · Aug 12, 1965

To recommit S. 1648, a bill to provide grants for public works, with instructions to require funds provided for projects be spent on american products, prevent

On Aug 12, 1965, the House voted 163–224 (S 1648). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–221, Republicans 121–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 members voted against their own party.

During the 89th Congress (1965–1966), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
163
No
224
Did not vote
35
Date
Aug 12, 1965

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 221 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans121 yes · 13 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1648: A bill to provide grants for public works and development facilities, other financial assistance, and the planning and coordination needed to alleviate conditions of substantial and persistent unemployment and underemployment in economically distressed ar

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 recommit S. 1648, a bill to provide…: House Vote, Aug 12, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-H-116/to-recommit-s-1648-a-bill-to-provide-grants (accessed 2026-10-15).

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