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Senate roll call 443 · 88th Congress · Jul 23, 1964

S. 2642. Economic opportunity act of 1964. Establish a variety of federal anti-poverty programs & and an office of economic opportunity in the ex. Office. PR

On Jul 23, 1964, the Senate voted 45–44 (S 2642). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–48, Republicans 32–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
45
No
44
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 23, 1964

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 48 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2642: A bill to mobilize the human and financial resources of the Nation to combat poverty in the United States.

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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