To amend S. 3, the appalachian regional development act of 1965, by striking povisions of the bill for land stabilization, conservation, and erosion control.

On Feb 1, 1965, the Senate voted 28–56 (S 3). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–52, Republicans 23–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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: 28
No: 56
Did not vote: 11
Date: Feb 1, 1965

By party

Democrats8 yes · 52 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans23 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Little Mcclellan D-AR voted yes
Hiram Leong Fong R-HI voted no
Frank Forrester Church D-ID voted yes
John Sherman Cooper R-KY voted no
Thruston Ballard Morton R-KY voted no
Leverett Saltonstall R-MA voted no
Margaret Chase Smith R-ME voted no
Lee Warren Metcalf D-MT voted yes
Michael Joseph (Mike) Mansfield D-MT voted yes
Quentin Northrup Burdick D-ND voted yes
Norris H. Cotton R-NH voted no
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted no
Joseph Manuel Montoya D-NM voted yes
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted no
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted yes
Fred Roy Harris D-OK voted yes
Hugh Doggett Scott Jr. R-PA voted no

The bill

S. 3: A bill to provide public works and economic development programs and the planning coordination needed to assist in the development of the Appalachian region

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 3, the appalachian regional…: Senate Vote, Feb 1, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-6/to-amend-s-3-the-appalachian-regional-development-act (accessed 2026-10-17).