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Senate roll call 121 · 89th Congress · Jun 17, 1965

To recommit H.R. 7777, a bill on authority to appoint gen. William f. Mckee as administrator of FAA, to committee on commerce.

On Jun 17, 1965, the Senate voted 33–35 (HR 7777). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–31, Republicans 16–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
33
No
35
Did not vote
27
Date
Jun 17, 1965

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 31 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 10 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7777: To authorize the President to appoint Gen. William F. McKee (U.S. Air Force, retired) to the office of Administrator of the Federal Aviation. Agency

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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