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House roll call 102 · 89th Congress · Jul 29, 1965

To pass H.R. 8856, the amended atomic energy act of 1954.

On Jul 29, 1965, the House voted 275–126 (HR 8856). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 233–51, Republicans 51–84. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 102 members voted against their own party.

During the 89th Congress (1965–1966), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
275
No
126
Did not vote
23
Date
Jul 29, 1965

By party

  • Democrats233 yes · 51 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans51 yes · 84 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 22 more.

The bill

H.R. 8856: To amend section 271 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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