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House roll call 15 · 89th Congress · Mar 3, 1965

To pass S. 3, the appalachian regional development act of 1965.

On Mar 3, 1965, the House voted 257–165 (S 3). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–57, Republicans 26–113. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
257
No
165
Did not vote
10
Date
Mar 3, 1965

By party

  • Democrats236 yes · 57 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 113 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 more.

The bill

S. 3: A bill to provide public works and economic development programs and the planning coordination needed to assist in the development of the Appalachian region

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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