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House roll call 217 · 89th Congress · Mar 2, 1966

To pass S. 1666, providing for the appointment of additional circuit and district judges.

On Mar 2, 1966, the House voted 371–23 (S 1666). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 255–5, Republicans 116–18. 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
371
No
23
Did not vote
48
Date
Mar 2, 1966

By party

  • Democrats255 yes · 5 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans116 yes · 18 no · 8 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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