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Senate roll call 167 · 89th Congress · Jul 21, 1965

To amend S. 1118, the district of columbia charter act, by placing elective procedures for district of columbia officials on a nonpartisan basis.

On Jul 21, 1965, the Senate voted 37–57 (S 1118). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–57, Republicans 31–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

37

No

57

Did not vote

7

Date

Jul 21, 1965

From Voteview roll call records.