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House roll call 254 · 89th Congress · May 16, 1966

To agree to H. RES. 852, the rule under which was considered H.R. 14544, the participation sales act.

On May 16, 1966, the House voted 184–120 (HR 14544). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 182–21, Republicans 2–99. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
184
No
120
Did not vote
138
Date
May 16, 1966

By party

  • Democrats182 yes · 21 no · 97 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 99 no · 41 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to H. RES. 852, the rule under…: House Vote, May 16, 1966,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-H-254/to-agree-to-h-res-852-the-rule-under (accessed 2026-10-17).