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House roll call 81 · 89th Congress · Jun 30, 1965

To pass H.R. 7984, a bill to create a housing and urban development cabinet department.

On Jun 30, 1965, the House voted 245–169 (HR 7984). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 221–63, Republicans 28–110. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
245
No
169
Did not vote
20
Date
Jun 30, 1965

By party

  • Democrats221 yes · 63 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 110 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 11 more.

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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