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House roll call 188 · 88th Congress · Jul 28, 1964

S. 978. Permit self-employed commercial fishermen to receive medical care and hospitalization without charge at hospitals of the public health service. Passag

On Jul 28, 1964, the House voted 202–170 (S 978). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 159–52, Republicans 43–118. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 95 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
202
No
170
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 28, 1964

By party

  • Democrats159 yes · 52 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 118 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 15 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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 978. Permit self-employed commercial…: House Vote, Jul 28, 1964,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-H-188/s-978-permit-self-employed-commercial-fishermen-to-receive (accessed 2026-10-17).