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House roll call 252 · 89th Congress · May 12, 1966

To pass S. 1098, a bill on the national freight car shortage.

On May 12, 1966, the House voted 306–27 (S 1098). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 202–20, Republicans 104–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
306
No
27
Did not vote
109
Date
May 12, 1966

By party

  • Democrats202 yes · 20 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Republicans104 yes · 7 no · 31 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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