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Senate roll call 196 · 89th Congress · Aug 19, 1965

To amend H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, by transferring authority to conduct various programs under the act directly to the agencies that

On Aug 19, 1965, the Senate voted 35–58 (HR 8283). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–59, Republicans 30–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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
35
No
58
Did not vote
6
Date
Aug 19, 1965

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 59 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 2 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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