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House roll call 53 · 89th Congress · May 20, 1965

To recommit H.R. 8122, a bill for atomic energy commission appropriations.

On May 20, 1965, the House voted 43–313 (HR 8122). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–230, Republicans 38–86. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 46 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
43
No
313
Did not vote
80
Date
May 20, 1965

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 230 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 86 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8122: To authorize appropriations to the Atomic Energy Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, 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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