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House roll call 171 · 89th Congress · Sep 27, 1965

To agree to H. RES. 515, the open rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 4644, a bill on d.c. Home rule.

On Sep 27, 1965, the House voted 223–179 (HR 4644). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 195–90, Republicans 35–96. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 125 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
223
No
179
Did not vote
26
Date
Sep 27, 1965

By party

  • Democrats195 yes · 90 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 96 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 45 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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