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House roll call 88 · 89th Congress · Jul 12, 1965

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8856, the atomic energy act of 1954 as amended.

On Jul 12, 1965, the House voted 216–139 (HR 8856). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 235–34, Republicans 11–120. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
216
No
139
Did not vote
42
Date
Jul 12, 1965

By party

  • Democrats235 yes · 34 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 120 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8856: To amend section 271 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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