To amend H.R. 2362, the 1965 elementary and secondary education act, by respecting interpretation guidelines, required of the commissioner of education for use

On Apr 9, 1965, the Senate voted 32–60 (HR 2362). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–60, Republicans 28–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 32
No: 60
Did not vote: 7
Date: Apr 9, 1965

By party

Democrats4 yes · 60 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans28 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Henry Kuchel R-CA voted no
Spessard Lindsey Holland D-FL voted yes
John Sherman Cooper R-KY voted no
Margaret Chase Smith R-ME voted no
James Oliver Eastland D-MS voted yes
John Cornelius Stennis D-MS voted yes
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted no
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted yes

The bill

H.R. 2362: To strengthen and improve educational quality and educational opportunities in the Nations elementary and secondary schools

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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