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Senate roll call 171 · 89th Congress · Jul 21, 1965

To amend S. 1118, the district of columbia charter act, by providing that the formula for federal payments to the district of columbia shall be subject to annua

On Jul 21, 1965, the Senate voted 38–48 (S 1118). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–49, Republicans 30–2. 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
38
No
48
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 21, 1965

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 49 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 1118, the district of columbia…: Senate Vote, Jul 21, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-171/to-amend-s-1118-the-district-of-columbia-charter (accessed 2026-10-17).