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Senate roll call 253 · 89th Congress · Oct 20, 1965

To amend H.R. 11588, a bill for 1966 supplemental appropriations, by eliminating funds and contract authority for rent supplements under the housing and urban d

On Oct 20, 1965, the Senate voted 37–45 (HR 11588). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–46, Republicans 25–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
37
No
45
Did not vote
9
Date
Oct 20, 1965

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 46 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11588: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1966, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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