House opposition to the president: 0% in 1964, 68% in 1973
Source. Senate.gov, Tonkin and veto pages; Voteview
Method and data
Method. For the 1964 votes, the share is nay votes over yea plus nay. For the 1973 veto overrides, it is yea votes over yea plus nay. The Senate bars are 2.2% (1964) and 80.6% (1973).
| Item | Date | Vote | Yea | Nay | Against the president (%) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House 1964 | August 7, 1964 | H.J.Res. 1145 (Tonkin Gulf Resolution), passage | 416 | 0 | 0 | Voteview dates the House vote Aug. 7, 1964; CFR says Aug. 6, 1964 |
| Senate 1964 | August 7, 1964 | H.J.Res. 1145 (Tonkin Gulf Resolution), adoption | 88 | 2 | 2.2 | |
| House 1973 | November 7, 1973 | H.J.Res. 542 (War Powers Resolution), passage over the veto | 284 | 135 | 67.8 | Senate.gov vote number 563 (Voteview numbers the roll call 412) |
| Senate 1973 | November 7, 1973 | H.J.Res. 542 (War Powers Resolution), passage over the veto | 75 | 18 | 80.6 | Senate.gov vote number 478 (Voteview numbers the roll call 462) |
