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House roll call 285 · 90th Congress · Apr 1, 1968

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 15979, a bill to amend pesticide act of aug. 1, 1958, in order to minimize injury to fish and wildlife from the use of insect

On Apr 1, 1968, the House voted 334–25 (HR 15979). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 182–21, Republicans 152–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
334
No
25
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 1, 1968

By party

  • Republicans152 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats182 yes · 21 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15979: To amend the act of August 1, 1958, in order to prevent or minimize injury to fish and wildlife from the use of insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 15979, a…: House Vote, Apr 1, 1968,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/90-H-285/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-15979 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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