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Senate roll call 419 · 88th Congress · Jun 25, 1964

HR. 11376. Smathers amend. To reduce the excise tax on general telephone service from 10 to 5 percent.

On Jun 25, 1964, the Senate voted 40–44 (HR 11376). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–37, Republicans 22–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
40
No
44
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 25, 1964

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 37 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 10 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11376: To provide a 1-year extension of certain excise tax rates

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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