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Senate roll call 172 · 89th Congress · Jul 22, 1965

To pass S. 1118, the district of columbia charter act.

On Jul 22, 1965, the Senate voted 63–29 (S 1118). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–17, Republicans 18–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
63
No
29
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 22, 1965

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 17 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 14 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 pass S. 1118, the district of columbia…: Senate Vote, Jul 22, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-172/to-pass-s-1118-the-district-of-columbia-charter (accessed 2026-10-17).