To postpone action on the conference report of H.R. 15151, a bill permitting the planting of alternate crops, until june 15.

On Jun 9, 1966, the Senate voted 24–59 (HR 15151). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–59, Republicans 23–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 24
No: 59
Did not vote: 12
Date: Jun 9, 1966

By party

Democrats3 yes · 59 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans23 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Henry Kuchel R-CA voted no
John Sherman Cooper R-KY voted no
Daniel Baugh Brewster D-MD voted yes
Milton Ruben Young R-ND voted no
Thomas James Mcintyre D-NH voted yes
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted yes
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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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone action on the conference report…: Senate Vote, Jun 9, 1966,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-312/to-postpone-action-on-the-conference-report-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).