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House roll call 26 · 89th Congress · Mar 26, 1965

To pass H.R. 2362, the elementary and secondary education act of 1965.

On Mar 26, 1965, the House voted 263–153 (HR 2362). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–57, Republicans 36–101. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 93 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
263
No
153
Did not vote
16
Date
Mar 26, 1965

By party

  • Democrats232 yes · 57 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 101 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 more.

The bill

H.R. 2362: To strengthen and improve educational quality and educational opportunities in the Nations elementary and secondary schools

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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