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Senate roll call 508 · 88th Congress · Aug 21, 1964

HR. 12196. Amend the d.c. Police & firemen's salary act of 1958 to provide an average 8.9% pay increase for policemen & fireman & a 7% pay increase for teacher

On Aug 21, 1964, the Senate voted 8–57 (HR 12196). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–39, Republicans 1–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 8 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
8
No
57
Did not vote
2
Date
Aug 21, 1964

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 39 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 27 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12196: To amend the District of Columbia Police and Firemans Salary Act of 1958, as amended, to increase salaries, to adjust pay alinement, 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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