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Senate roll call 440 · 89th Congress · Aug 30, 1966

To amend H.R. 14929, the food for peace act, by giving first priority to barter agreements with friendly countries for exchange of agricultural commodities for

On Aug 30, 1966, the Senate voted 19–55 (HR 14929). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–45, Republicans 17–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
19
No
55
Did not vote
18
Date
Aug 30, 1966

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 45 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14929: To-promote International trade in agricultural commodities, to combat hunger- and malnutrition, to further economic development, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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