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Senate roll call 251 · 88th Congress · Feb 5, 1964

HR. 8363. Proxmire amend to delete language prohibiting fed. Common carrier regulatory agencies from requiring businesses under their jurisdiction to pass alon

On Feb 5, 1964, the Senate voted 42–46 (HR 8363). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–29, Republicans 9–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 members voted against their own party.

During the 88th Congress (1963–1964), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
42
No
46
Did not vote
2
Date
Feb 5, 1964

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 29 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 23 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8363: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to reduce individual and corporate income taxes, to make certain structural changes with respect to the income tax, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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