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House roll call 68 · 89th Congress · Jun 9, 1965

To amend H. CON. RES. 285, a resolution to permit the release of the U.S.i.a. Kennedy film, by preventing the charging of a fee from viewers of the film.

On Jun 9, 1965, the House voted 174–216 (HCRE 285). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–224, Republicans 130–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
174
No
216
Did not vote
36
Date
Jun 9, 1965

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 224 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans130 yes · 0 no · 12 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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