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House roll call 440 · 90th Congress · Sep 18, 1968

To pass H.RES. 1253, providing an open rule and one hour of general debate for consideration of H.R. 15890, a bill to create additional civil service positions

On Sep 18, 1968, the House voted 135–221 (HRES 1253). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 163–72, Republicans 2–177. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
135
No
221
Did not vote
7
Date
Sep 18, 1968

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 177 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats163 yes · 72 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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