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House roll call 117 · 89th Congress · Aug 12, 1965

To pass S. 1648, a bill to provide grants for public works and development facilities, etc.

On Aug 12, 1965, the House voted 246–138 (S 1648). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 221–49, Republicans 35–99. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 84 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
246
No
138
Did not vote
38
Date
Aug 12, 1965

By party

  • Democrats221 yes · 49 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 99 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 4 more.

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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