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House roll call 259 · 90th Congress · Feb 26, 1968

To recommit H.R. 15131, a bill to amend the district of columbia police and fireman's salary act so as to increase salaries, with instructions designed to add e

On Feb 26, 1968, the House voted 124–235 (HR 15131). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 105–92, Republicans 19–143. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 111 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
124
No
235
Did not vote
7
Date
Feb 26, 1968

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 143 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats105 yes · 92 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 31 more.

The bill

H.R. 15131: To amend the District of Columbia Police and Firemen's Salary Act of 1958 to increase salaries, and for other purposes

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 recommit H.R. 15131, a bill to amend the…: House Vote, Feb 26, 1968,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/90-H-259/to-recommit-h-r-15131-a-bill-to-amend (accessed 2026-10-16).

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