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House roll call 298 · 90th Congress · Apr 23, 1968

To pass H.R. 13738, a bill to increase the maximum rate of per diem allowance for employees of the government traveling on official business.

On Apr 23, 1968, the House voted 289–65 (HR 13738). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 169–24, Republicans 120–41. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 65 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
289
No
65
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 23, 1968

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 41 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats169 yes · 24 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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