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House roll call 59 · 89th Congress · Jun 1, 1965

To pass H.R. 8639, a bill for state, justice, commerce, and judiciary appropriations.

On Jun 1, 1965, the House voted 322–60 (HR 8639). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 225–41, Republicans 97–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 60 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
322
No
60
Did not vote
60
Date
Jun 1, 1965

By party

  • Democrats225 yes · 41 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans97 yes · 19 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8639: Making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, Judiciary, and related. agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1966, 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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