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Senate roll call 190 · 89th Congress · Aug 18, 1965

To amend H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amemdments, by barring the director of the office of economic opportunity from holding any other office of equ

On Aug 18, 1965, the Senate voted 30–59 (HR 8283). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–59, Republicans 26–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
30
No
59
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 18, 1965

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 59 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 5 no · 2 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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