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House roll call 291 · 89th Congress · Aug 9, 1966

To amend H.R. 14765, the civil rights act of 1966, by requiring a complaint in writing to the attorney general from a person deprived or threatened with loss of

On Aug 9, 1966, the House voted 214–201 (HR 14765). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 117–171, Republicans 102–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 152 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
214
No
201
Did not vote
17
Date
Aug 9, 1966

By party

  • Democrats117 yes · 171 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans102 yes · 35 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 72 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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