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The 'U.S. House election, 1966' was an election for the United States House of Representatives in 1966 which occurred in the middle of President Lyndon Johnson's second term. As the Vietnam War continued to escalate and race riots exploded in cities across the country, Johnson's popularity had fallen, and the opposition Republican Party was able to gain a net of 47 seats from Johnson's Democratic Party, which nonetheless maintained a clear majority in the House.
1 One vacancy due to refusal of House to seat Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (D-New York)
★ 90th United States Congress
★ United States Senate elections, 1966
The 'U.S. House election, 1966' was an election for the United States House of Representatives in 1966 which occurred in the middle of President Lyndon Johnson's second term. As the Vietnam War continued to escalate and race riots exploded in cities across the country, Johnson's popularity had fallen, and the opposition Republican Party was able to gain a net of 47 seats from Johnson's Democratic Party, which nonetheless maintained a clear majority in the House.
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| Overall results |
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Overall results
| Party | Total Seats (change) | Seat percentage | Popular Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 247 | -48 | 56.9% | 50.5% |
| Republican Party | 187 | +47 | 43.0% | 48.0% |
| 'Totals' | 4351 | +0 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
1 One vacancy due to refusal of House to seat Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (D-New York)
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See also
★ 90th United States Congress
★ United States Senate elections, 1966
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