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Senate roll call 113 · 89th Congress · Jun 15, 1965

To amend H.R. 8371, the 1965 excise tax reduction act, by adding a new section to provide tax deductions for expenses of transportation to and from one's place

On Jun 15, 1965, the Senate voted 27–57 (HR 8371). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–59, Republicans 29–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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
27
No
57
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 15, 1965

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 59 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8371: To reduce excise taxes, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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