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House roll call 251 · 89th Congress · May 11, 1966

To pass H.R. 14088, the military medical benefits act.

On May 11, 1966, the House voted 358–0 (HR 14088). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–0, Republicans 115–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 89th Congress (1965–1966), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
358
No
0
Did not vote
84
Date
May 11, 1966

By party

  • Democrats243 yes · 0 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Republicans115 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 14088: To amend chapter .55 of title 10, United States Code, to authorize an improved health benefits program for Te-tired members and members of the uniformed services, and their dependents, and far other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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