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House roll call 277 · 89th Congress · Jun 20, 1966

To suspend the rules and pass S. 1160, a bill for clarifying and protecting the right of the public to information.

On Jun 20, 1966, the House voted 306–0 (S 1160). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 207–0, Republicans 99–0. 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
306
No
0
Did not vote
136
Date
Jun 20, 1966

By party

  • Democrats207 yes · 0 no · 93 didn’t vote
  • Republicans99 yes · 0 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass S. 1160, a…: House Vote, Jun 20, 1966,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-H-277/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-1160-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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