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Senate roll call 188 · 89th Congress · Aug 17, 1965

To agree to a modified amendment to H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, to allow the governor of a state to veto community action plans under t

On Aug 17, 1965, the Senate voted 23–67 (HR 8283). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–54, Republicans 13–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 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
23
No
67
Did not vote
8
Date
Aug 17, 1965

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 54 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 18 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to a modified amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Aug 17, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-188/to-agree-to-a-modified-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-16).

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