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Senate roll call 119 · 89th Congress · Jun 16, 1965

To pass S. 559, the federal cigarette labeling act.

On Jun 16, 1965, the Senate voted 72–5 (S 559). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–5, Republicans 32–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
72
No
5
Did not vote
9
Date
Jun 16, 1965

By party

  • Democrats57 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 559: A bill to regulate the labeling of cigarettes, 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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