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House roll call 162 · 89th Congress · Sep 22, 1965

To amend S. 2300, a bill on rivers, harbors, and flood control, by authorizing the secretary of the army to conduct and report to Congress on a survey of ST. Jo

On Sep 22, 1965, the House voted 207–185 (S 2300). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–190, Republicans 126–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 97 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
207
No
185
Did not vote
29
Date
Sep 22, 1965

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 190 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans126 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 17 more.

The bill

S. 2300: A bill authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control, and for other purposes

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 amend S. 2300, a bill on rivers, harbors…: House Vote, Sep 22, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-H-162/to-amend-s-2300-a-bill-on-rivers-harbors (accessed 2026-10-17).

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