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Senate roll call 163 · 89th Congress · Jul 19, 1965

To amend S. 9, the cold war veterans' readjustment assistance act, with a substitute amendment limiting benefits to those who served in areas of hostilities as

On Jul 19, 1965, the Senate voted 36–52 (S 9). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–51, Republicans 28–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
36
No
52
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 19, 1965

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 51 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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