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Senate roll call 463 · 89th Congress · Oct 3, 1966

To amend S. 3164, the 1966 economic opportunity amendments, by increasing from five to seven the membership on the U.S. Equal employment opportunity commission.

On Oct 3, 1966, the Senate voted 25–39 (S 3164). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–45, Republicans 26–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

25

No

39

Did not vote

23

Date

Oct 3, 1966

From Voteview roll call records.