To pass S. 3005, the traffic safety act of 1966.

On Jun 24, 1966, the Senate voted 76–0 (S 3005). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 66–0, Republicans 33–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 89th Congress (1965–1966), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 76
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Jun 24, 1966

By party

Democrats66 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 3005: A bill to provide for a coordinated national safety program and establishment of safety standards for motor vehicles in interstate commerce to reduce traffic accidents and the deaths, injuries, and property damage which occur in such accidents.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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