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Senate roll call 197 · 89th Congress · Aug 19, 1965

To amend h. R, 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, by restoring language which would retain the voluntary assistance program for needy children.

On Aug 19, 1965, the Senate voted 49–40 (HR 8283). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–45, Republicans 32–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
49
No
40
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 19, 1965

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 45 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 0 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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