To amend S. 9, the cold war veterans' readjustment assistance act, with a substitute amendment providing education and readjustment benefits to those who served

On Jul 19, 1965, the Senate voted 31–53 (S 9). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–54, Republicans 27–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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: 31
No: 53
Did not vote: 10
Date: Jul 19, 1965

By party

Democrats7 yes · 54 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Henry Kuchel R-CA voted no
George Armistead Smathers D-FL voted yes
Spessard Lindsey Holland D-FL voted yes
Hiram Leong Fong R-HI voted no
Allen Joseph Ellender D-LA voted yes
Margaret Chase Smith R-ME voted no
John Cornelius Stennis D-MS voted yes
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted no
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted yes
Absalom Willis Robertson D-VA voted yes
Harry Flood Byrd D-VA voted yes
George David Aiken R-VT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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