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Senate roll call 135 · 89th Congress · Jun 29, 1965

To amend H.R. 8147, the duty exemption bill, by continuing existing law respecting such exemptions until july 1, 1966.

On Jun 29, 1965, the Senate voted 39–51 (HR 8147). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–31, Republicans 8–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
39
No
51
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 29, 1965

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 31 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 22 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8147: To amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to reduce until July 1, 1967, the exemption from duty for returning residents to $50 fair retail value, 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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