To pass S. 3711, the housing and urban development act of 1966.

On Aug 12, 1966, the Senate voted 61–3 (S 3711). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 58–1, Republicans 29–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 61
No: 3
Did not vote: 12
Date: Aug 12, 1966

By party

Democrats58 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John James Williams R-DE voted no
John Cornelius Stennis D-MS voted no
Norris H. Cotton R-NH voted no
Milward Lee Simpson R-WY voted no

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 pass S. 3711, the housing and urban…: Senate Vote, Aug 12, 1966,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-412/to-pass-s-3711-the-housing-and-urban-development (accessed 2026-10-17).