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House roll call 243 · 89th Congress · Apr 27, 1966

To pass H.R. 10065, the equal employment opportunity act of 1966.

On Apr 27, 1966, the House voted 300–93 (HR 10065). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 212–72, Republicans 99–32. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 104 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
300
No
93
Did not vote
27
Date
Apr 27, 1966

By party

  • Democrats212 yes · 72 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans99 yes · 32 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 24 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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