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House roll call 256 · 90th Congress · Feb 8, 1968

To pass H.R. 11284, the fire research and safety act of 1967.

On Feb 8, 1968, the House voted 268–78 (HR 11284). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 180–27, Republicans 95–57. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 84 members voted against their own party.

During the 90th Congress (1967–1968), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
268
No
78
Did not vote
12
Date
Feb 8, 1968

By party

  • Republicans95 yes · 57 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats180 yes · 27 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 4 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 11284, the fire research and…: House Vote, Feb 8, 1968,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/90-H-256/to-pass-h-r-11284-the-fire-research-and (accessed 2026-10-17).

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