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Senate roll call 179 · 89th Congress · Aug 11, 1965

To pass H.R. 6927, a bill on the establishment of a department of housing and community development.

On Aug 11, 1965, the Senate voted 57–33 (HR 6927). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–15, Republicans 11–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
57
No
33
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 11, 1965

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 21 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6927: To establish a Department of Housing and Urban Development, 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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