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House roll call 165 · 90th Congress · Oct 17, 1967

To pass H.R. 159, amendments to the merchant marine act of 1936, creating an independent federal maritime administration exercising powers and functions heretof

On Oct 17, 1967, the House voted 326–44 (HR 159). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 164–39, Republicans 162–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 44 members 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
326
No
44
Did not vote
8
Date
Oct 17, 1967

By party

  • Republicans162 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats164 yes · 39 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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