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House roll call 46 · 89th Congress · May 4, 1965

To pass H.R. 2985, a bill to authorize assistance in meeting the initial cost of professional and technical personnel for comprehensive community mental health

On May 4, 1965, the House voted 389–0 (HR 2985). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 261–0, Republicans 128–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 89th Congress (1965–1966), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
389
No
0
Did not vote
53
Date
May 4, 1965

By party

  • Democrats261 yes · 0 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Republicans128 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 2985: To authorize assistance in meeting the initial cost of professional and technical personnel for comprehensive community mental health centers

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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