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House roll call 40 · 90th Congress · Apr 12, 1967

To pass H.R. 5404, a bill to amend the national science foundation act of 1950, by creating a national science board to advise on the operations of the NSF, inc

On Apr 12, 1967, the House voted 391–22 (HR 5404). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 230–0, Republicans 161–22. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
391
No
22
Did not vote
7
Date
Apr 12, 1967

By party

  • Republicans161 yes · 22 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats230 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5404: To amend the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to make changes and improvements in the organization and operation of the Foundation, 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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