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Senate roll call 158 · 89th Congress · Jul 14, 1965

To agree to bennett amendment to kuchel amendment that makes the davis-bacon act applicable to S. 2213, the housing and urban development act of 1965. The benn

On Jul 14, 1965, the Senate voted 35–51 (S 2213). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–45, Republicans 21–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
35
No
51
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 14, 1965

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 45 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 10 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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