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Senate roll call 115 · 89th Congress · Jun 15, 1965

To table the miller amendment to H.R. 8371, the 1965 excise tax reduction act, to add a new title to increase by 7% old age, survivors, and disability insurance

On Jun 15, 1965, the Senate voted 65–21 (HR 8371). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 61–3, Republicans 10–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 members voted against their own party.

During the 89th Congress (1965–1966), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
65
No
21
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 15, 1965

By party

  • Democrats61 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 22 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8371: To reduce excise taxes, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the miller amendment to H.R. 8371…: Senate Vote, Jun 15, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-115/to-table-the-miller-amendment-to-h-r-8371 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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