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Senate roll call 304 · 88th Congress · Jun 10, 1964

HR. 7152. Russell amend. To postpone the effectiveness of the public-accommodations section until nov. 15, 1965.

On Jun 10, 1964, the Senate voted 40–59 (HR 7152). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–41, Republicans 14–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 40 members voted against their own party.

During the 88th Congress (1963–1964), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
40
No
59
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 10, 1964

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 41 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 19 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7152: To enforce the constitutional right to vote, to confer jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States to provide injunctive relief against discrimination in public accommodations, to authorize the Attorney General to institute suits to protect

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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