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House roll call 196 · 89th Congress · Oct 20, 1965

To recommit H.R. 9567, the higher education act of 1965, with instructions to insist on deletion of part b of title v, providing for a national teachers corps.

On Oct 20, 1965, the House voted 152–226 (HR 9567). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–232, Republicans 116–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
152
No
226
Did not vote
36
Date
Oct 20, 1965

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 232 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans116 yes · 8 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9567: To strengthen the educational resources of our colleges and universities and to provide financial assistance for students in post-secondary and higher education

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 recommit H.R. 9567, the higher education…: House Vote, Oct 20, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-H-196/to-recommit-h-r-9567-the-higher-education-act (accessed 2026-10-15).

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