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House roll call 198 · 89th Congress · Oct 20, 1965

To agree to the conference report on S. 2300, the rivers and harbors act of 1965.

On Oct 20, 1965, the House voted 221–139 (S 2300). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–54, Republicans 25–95. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
221
No
139
Did not vote
62
Date
Oct 20, 1965

By party

  • Democrats206 yes · 54 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 95 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2300: A bill authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the conference report on S…: House Vote, Oct 20, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-H-198/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-2300 (accessed 2026-10-17).