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House roll call 316 · 89th Congress · Aug 30, 1966

To amend H.R. 15963, the department of transportation act, by excluding jurisdiction of maritime activities from the secretary of transportation.

On Aug 30, 1966, the House voted 261–117 (HR 15963). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 157–112, Republicans 112–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 125 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
261
No
117
Did not vote
48
Date
Aug 30, 1966

By party

  • Democrats157 yes · 112 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans112 yes · 13 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 45 more.

The bill

H.R. 15963: To establish a Department of Transportation, 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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