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House roll call 59 · 90th Congress · May 24, 1967

To amend H.R. 7819, by providing that funds allotted for supplementary educational centers and services must be granted to state departments of education rather

On May 24, 1967, the House voted 230–185 (HR 7819). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 76–166, Republicans 160–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 102 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
230
No
185
Did not vote
8
Date
May 24, 1967

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 26 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats76 yes · 166 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 22 more.

The bill

H.R. 7819: To strengthen and improve programs of assistance for elementary and secondary education by extending authority for allocation of funds to be used for education of Indian children and children in overseas dependents schools of the Department of Defense, by extending and amending the National Teacher Corps program, by providing assistance for comprehensive educational planning, and by improving prog

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 amend H.R. 7819, by providing that funds…: House Vote, May 24, 1967,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/90-H-59/to-amend-h-r-7819-by-providing-that-funds (accessed 2026-10-17).