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House roll call 173 · 89th Congress · Sep 29, 1965

To agree to strike the enacting clause and thus kill H.R. 4644, the d.c. Home rule bill.

On Sep 29, 1965, the House voted 179–219 (HR 4644). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 94–193, Republicans 94–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 129 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
179
No
219
Did not vote
26
Date
Sep 29, 1965

By party

  • Democrats94 yes · 193 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans94 yes · 35 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 49 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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