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Senate roll call 221 · 89th Congress · Sep 13, 1965

To amend H.R. 9811, the 1965 food and agriculture act, by adding a new title (to committee substitute) authorizing the secretary of agriculture to provide for a

On Sep 13, 1965, the Senate voted 57–27 (HR 9811). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–12, Republicans 14–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
57
No
27
Did not vote
11
Date
Sep 13, 1965

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 12 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 17 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9811: To maintain farm income, to stabilize prices and assure adequate supplies of agricultural commodities, to reduce surpluses, lower Government costs, and promote foreign trade, to afford greater economic opportunity in rural areas, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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