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House roll call 149 · 90th Congress · Oct 2, 1967

To suspend the rules and pass S. 223, a bill authorizing the dept. Of defense to dispose of the alaska communications system.

On Oct 2, 1967, the House voted 357–1 (S 223). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 199–1, Republicans 158–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 90th Congress (1967–1968), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
357
No
1
Did not vote
8
Date
Oct 2, 1967

By party

  • Republicans158 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats199 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 223: A bill to authorize the disposal of the Government-owned long-lines communication facilities in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass S. 223, a bill…: House Vote, Oct 2, 1967,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/90-H-149/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-223-a (accessed 2026-10-17).