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House roll call 79 · 89th Congress · Jun 30, 1965

To amend H.R. 7984, a bill to create a HUD cabinet department, by rewriting section 101, relating to rent subsidies, to limit eligibility to persons eligible fo

On Jun 30, 1965, the House voted 240–179 (HR 7984). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 241–49, Republicans 4–135. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
240
No
179
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 30, 1965

By party

  • Democrats241 yes · 49 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 135 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7984: To assist in the provision of housing for low- and moderate-income families, to promote orderly urban development, to improve living environment in urban areas, and to extend and amend laws, relating to housing, urban renewal, and community facilities

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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