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Senate roll call 189 · 89th Congress · Aug 18, 1965

To amend H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, by reducing authorization of appropriations from $1,650 to $1,097.5 million and to provide for a j

On Aug 18, 1965, the Senate voted 39–48 (HR 8283). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–50, Republicans 29–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
39
No
48
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 18, 1965

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 50 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8283: To expand the war on poverty and enhance the. effectiveness of programs under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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