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House roll call 131 · 89th Congress · Sep 2, 1965

To pass H.R. 5863, a bill to authorize the secretary of commerce to undertake research and development in high-speed ground transportation.

On Sep 2, 1965, the House voted 318–23 (HR 5863). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 234–4, Republicans 84–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
318
No
23
Did not vote
101
Date
Sep 2, 1965

By party

  • Democrats234 yes · 4 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Republicans84 yes · 19 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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