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House roll call 272 · 89th Congress · Jun 9, 1966

To recommit H.R. 14929, the food for freedom act of 1966, with instructions to change the resale formula section and to deny comunist governments access to loan

On Jun 9, 1966, the House voted 157–200 (HR 14929). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–194, Republicans 117–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
157
No
200
Did not vote
85
Date
Jun 9, 1966

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 194 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Republicans117 yes · 6 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14929: To-promote International trade in agricultural commodities, to combat hunger- and malnutrition, to further economic development, 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 recommit H.R. 14929, the food for freedom…: House Vote, Jun 9, 1966,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-H-272/to-recommit-h-r-14929-the-food-for-freedom (accessed 2026-10-17).

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