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House roll call 290 · 89th Congress · Aug 9, 1966

To amend H.R. 14765, the civil rights act of 1966, by making it a federal crime to travel in interstate commerce or to use the mails with intent to incite or co

On Aug 9, 1966, the House voted 389–25 (HR 14765). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 252–25, Republicans 137–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
389
No
25
Did not vote
28
Date
Aug 9, 1966

By party

  • Democrats252 yes · 25 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans137 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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