To amend H.R. 15151, a bill permitting the planting of alternate crops, by limiting coverage of the bill to the 1966 crop only.

On Jun 1, 1966, the Senate voted 20–48 (HR 15151). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–56, Republicans 22–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 20
No: 48
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jun 1, 1966

By party

Democrats0 yes · 56 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans22 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
Frank Carlson R-KS voted no
Margaret Chase Smith R-ME voted no
Milton Ruben Young R-ND voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
Karl Earl Mundt R-SD voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 15151: To permit the planting of soybeans in lieu of cotton in certain disaster areas in 1966

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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