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House roll call 317 · 89th Congress · Aug 30, 1966

To recommit H.R. 15963, the department of transportation act, with instructions to remove air accident investigation from the bill

On Aug 30, 1966, the House voted 143–238 (HR 15963). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–242, Republicans 122–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
143
No
238
Did not vote
39
Date
Aug 30, 1966

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 242 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans122 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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