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House roll call 82 · 89th Congress · Jul 6, 1965

To agree to H. RES. 440, a resolution providing for the consideration of, and 10 hours of debate on H.R. 6400, the voting rights act of 1965.

On Jul 6, 1965, the House voted 308–58 (HR 6400). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 198–56, Republicans 116–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 64 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
308
No
58
Did not vote
64
Date
Jul 6, 1965

By party

  • Democrats198 yes · 56 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans116 yes · 8 no · 18 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 agree to H. RES. 440, a resolution…: House Vote, Jul 6, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-H-82/to-agree-to-h-res-440-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).