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House roll call 86 · 89th Congress · Jul 9, 1965

To recommit H.R. 6400, the 1965 voting rights act, with instructions to substitute the text of H.R. 7896 prohibiting the denial to any person of the right to re

On Jul 9, 1965, the House voted 171–248 (HR 6400). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 60–231, Republicans 115–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
171
No
248
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 9, 1965

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 231 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans115 yes · 21 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit H.R. 6400, the 1965 voting…: House Vote, Jul 9, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-H-86/to-recommit-h-r-6400-the-1965-voting-rights (accessed 2026-10-16).

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