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Senate roll call 162 · 89th Congress · Jul 15, 1965

To pass H.R. 7984, the housing and urban development act of 1965.

On Jul 15, 1965, the Senate voted 54–30 (HR 7984). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–13, Republicans 9–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
54
No
30
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 15, 1965

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 13 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 23 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7984: To assist in the provision of housing for low- and moderate-income families, to promote orderly urban development, to improve living environment in urban areas, and to extend and amend laws, relating to housing, urban renewal, and community facilities

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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