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House roll call 95 · 89th Congress · Jul 22, 1965

To pass H.R. 8283, the economic opportunity amendments of 1965.

On Jul 22, 1965, the House voted 245–158 (HR 8283). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 231–54, Republicans 24–114. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
158
Did not vote
19
Date
Jul 22, 1965

By party

  • Democrats231 yes · 54 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 114 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8283: To expand the war on poverty and enhance the. effectiveness of programs under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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