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Senate roll call 451 · 89th Congress · Sep 21, 1966

To pass S. J. RES 144, a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment permitting school prayers.

On Sep 21, 1966, the Senate voted 49–37 (SJR 144). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–38, Republicans 30–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

49

No

37

Did not vote

7

Date

Sep 21, 1966

From Voteview roll call records.