To pass H.R. 9221, a bill for defense appropriations, fiscal year 1966.

On Aug 25, 1965, the Senate voted 89–0 (HR 9221). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 68–0, Republicans 32–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 89th Congress (1965–1966), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 89
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Aug 25, 1965

By party

Democrats68 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 9221: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1966, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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