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House roll call 299 · 89th Congress · Aug 15, 1966

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 14604, a bill authorizing a study of facilities and service to be furnished visitors and students coming to the nation's capi

On Aug 15, 1966, the House voted 209–108 (HR 14604). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 170–38, Republicans 39–70. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
209
No
108
Did not vote
125
Date
Aug 15, 1966

By party

  • Democrats170 yes · 38 no · 92 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 70 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14604: To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to remodel the existing structures of the U.S. Botanic Garden for use as a visitors center

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 14604, a…: House Vote, Aug 15, 1966,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-H-299/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-14604 (accessed 2026-10-17).