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House roll call 257 · 89th Congress · May 18, 1966

To pass H.R. 14544, the participation sales act of 1966.

On May 18, 1966, the House voted 206–190 (HR 14544). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–69, Republicans 0–131. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
206
No
190
Did not vote
26
Date
May 18, 1966

By party

  • Democrats216 yes · 69 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 131 no · 11 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 pass H.R. 14544, the participation sales…: House Vote, May 18, 1966,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-H-257/to-pass-h-r-14544-the-participation-sales-act (accessed 2026-10-17).