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Senate roll call 316 · 88th Congress · Jun 11, 1964

HR. 7152. Tower amend. To permit employers to give ability tests to those seeking employment or promotions, if they are given w/out discrimination

On Jun 11, 1964, the Senate voted 38–49 (HR 7152). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–43, Republicans 19–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
38
No
49
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 11, 1964

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 43 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 14 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7152: To enforce the constitutional right to vote, to confer jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States to provide injunctive relief against discrimination in public accommodations, to authorize the Attorney General to institute suits to protect

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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