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House roll call 327 · 90th Congress · May 27, 1968

To pass H.R. 16948, a bill directing the commissioner of the district of columbia to remove at the expense of the district of columbia buildings destroyed or da

On May 27, 1968, the House voted 142–185 (HR 16948). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 126–77, Republicans 37–128. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 114 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
142
No
185
Did not vote
13
Date
May 27, 1968

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 128 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats126 yes · 77 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 more.

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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