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House roll call 101 · 88th Congress · Dec 9, 1963

H.R. 8929. Authorize construction of a $400 million rapid transit system for d.c. O'konski motion to recommit.

On Dec 9, 1963, the House voted 278–76 (HR 8929). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 153–60, Republicans 133–24. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 84 members voted against their own party.

During the 88th Congress (1963–1964), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
278
No
76
Did not vote
9
Date
Dec 9, 1963

By party

  • Democrats153 yes · 60 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans133 yes · 24 no · 3 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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