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Senate roll call 425 · 89th Congress · Aug 19, 1966

To pass S. 3708, the demonstration cities and metropolitan development act of 1966.

On Aug 19, 1966, the Senate voted 53–22 (S 3708). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–13, Republicans 16–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
53
No
22
Did not vote
6
Date
Aug 19, 1966

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 13 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 17 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3708: A bill to assist comprehensive city demonstration programs for rebuilding slum and blighted areas and for providing the public facilities and services necessary to improve the general welfare of the people who live in those areas, to assist and encourage

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. 3708, the demonstration cities…: Senate Vote, Aug 19, 1966,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-425/to-pass-s-3708-the-demonstration-cities-and-metropolitan (accessed 2026-10-17).

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