To pass H.R. 15748, a bill authorizing special leave for voluntary extended tour of duty in vietnam in armed forces.

On Oct 11, 1966, the Senate voted 68–2 (HR 15748). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–2, Republicans 32–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 68
No: 2
Did not vote: 14
Date: Oct 11, 1966

By party

Democrats55 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Marvin Young D-OH voted no
Wayne Lyman Morse D-OR voted no

The bill

H.R. 15748: To amend title 10 United States Code, to authorize a special 30-day period of leave for a member of a uniformed service who voluntarily extends his tour of duty in a hostile fire area

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Stephen Marvin Young D-OH
Wayne Lyman Morse D-OR

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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