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House roll call 355 · 89th Congress · Oct 3, 1966

To suspend the rules and pass S. 985, the fair packaging and labeling act of 1966.

On Oct 3, 1966, the House voted 300–8 (S 985). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 197–5, Republicans 103–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
300
No
8
Did not vote
134
Date
Oct 3, 1966

By party

  • Democrats197 yes · 5 no · 98 didn’t vote
  • Republicans103 yes · 3 no · 36 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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