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Senate roll call 114 · 89th Congress · Jun 15, 1965

To amend H.R. 8371, the 1965 excise tax reduction act, by repealing the 5 percent tax on transportation of persons by air.

On Jun 15, 1965, the Senate voted 26–58 (HR 8371). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–42, Republicans 11–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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
26
No
58
Did not vote
12
Date
Jun 15, 1965

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 42 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 20 no · 2 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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