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House roll call 240 · 89th Congress · Apr 20, 1966

To agree to H. RES. 756, expressing the disapproval of the House Of Representatives of reorganization plan no. 1 of 1966.

On Apr 20, 1966, the House voted 163–220 (HRES 756). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 61–214, Republicans 114–18. 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
163
No
220
Did not vote
35
Date
Apr 20, 1966

By party

  • Democrats61 yes · 214 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans114 yes · 18 no · 10 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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