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Senate roll call 187 · 89th Congress · Aug 17, 1965

To amend H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, with a substitute amendment (for javits amendment) that continues the veto power in the governor u

On Aug 17, 1965, the Senate voted 44–47 (HR 8283). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–48, Republicans 30–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
44
No
47
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 17, 1965

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 48 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8283: To expand the war on poverty and enhance the. effectiveness of programs under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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