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Senate roll call 131 · 89th Congress · Jun 28, 1965

To table the long amendment to S. 596, the public health service act amendments. The amendment reserves patent rights to the U.S. Government.

On Jun 28, 1965, the Senate voted 55–36 (S 596). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–39, Republicans 30–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
55
No
36
Did not vote
4
Date
Jun 28, 1965

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 39 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 596: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to assist in combating heart disease, cancer, and stroke, and other major diseases

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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