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House roll call 126 · 89th Congress · Aug 26, 1965

To pass H.R. 9567, the higher education act of 1965.

On Aug 26, 1965, the House voted 368–22 (HR 9567). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 256–10, Republicans 114–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
368
No
22
Did not vote
48
Date
Aug 26, 1965

By party

  • Democrats256 yes · 10 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans114 yes · 14 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9567: To strengthen the educational resources of our colleges and universities and to provide financial assistance for students in post-secondary and higher education

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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