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Senate roll call 136 · 89th Congress · Jun 29, 1965

To amend H.R. 8147, the duty exemption bill, by eliminating language requiring that goods claimed under the tourist exemption shall accompany the claiming perso

On Jun 29, 1965, the Senate voted 18–70 (HR 8147). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–53, Republicans 9–21. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 18 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
18
No
70
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 29, 1965

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 53 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 21 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8147: To amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to reduce until July 1, 1967, the exemption from duty for returning residents to $50 fair retail value, 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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