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House roll call 145 · 89th Congress · Sep 13, 1965

To agree to H. RES. 506, the open rule for consideration of H.R. 10065, the equal employment opportunity act.

On Sep 13, 1965, the House voted 259–121 (HRES 506). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 185–72, Republicans 77–52. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 124 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
259
No
121
Did not vote
56
Date
Sep 13, 1965

By party

  • Democrats185 yes · 72 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Republicans77 yes · 52 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 44 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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