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House roll call 118 · 89th Congress · Aug 16, 1965

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6431, a bill to amend the tariff act of 1930 to provide that certain forms of nickle be admitted free of duty.

On Aug 16, 1965, the House voted 298–48 (HR 6431). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 218–21, Republicans 86–30. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 51 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
298
No
48
Did not vote
87
Date
Aug 16, 1965

By party

  • Democrats218 yes · 21 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Republicans86 yes · 30 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6431: To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that certain forms of nickel be admitted free of duty

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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