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House roll call 84 · 89th Congress · Jul 9, 1965

To amend H.R. 6400, the 1965 voting rights act, respecting judicial review.

On Jul 9, 1965, the House voted 155–262 (HR 6400). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 140–146, Republicans 17–118. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 157 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
155
No
262
Did not vote
21
Date
Jul 9, 1965

By party

  • Democrats140 yes · 146 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 118 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 77 more.

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 amend H.R. 6400, the 1965 voting rights…: House Vote, Jul 9, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-H-84/to-amend-h-r-6400-the-1965-voting-rights (accessed 2026-10-17).