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Senate roll call 442 · 88th Congress · Jul 21, 1964

HR. 82. Amend the merchant marine act of 1936 to require reimbursement to, or repayment by, shipping lines which incur extra expenses, or realize savings, when

On Jul 21, 1964, the Senate voted 49–30 (HR 82). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–13, Republicans 12–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
49
No
30
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 21, 1964

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 17 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 82: To amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, in order to provide for the reimbursement of certain vessel construction expenses

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR. 82. Amend the merchant marine act of…: Senate Vote, Jul 21, 1964,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-S-442/hr-82-amend-the-merchant-marine-act-of-1936 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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