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Senate roll call 153 · 89th Congress · Jul 12, 1965

To table the modified williams amendment to H.R. 8775, the 1966 legislative appropriations, that limits the stationery allowance to purchases "through the senat

On Jul 12, 1965, the Senate voted 44–36 (HR 8775). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–16, Republicans 5–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
44
No
36
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 12, 1965

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 16 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 27 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8775: Making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1966, 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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