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Senate roll call 240 · 89th Congress · Sep 23, 1965

To pass H.R. 10871, a bill for foreign aid appropriations, fiscal year 1966.

On Sep 23, 1965, the Senate voted 59–22 (HR 10871). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–14, Republicans 18–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
59
No
22
Did not vote
11
Date
Sep 23, 1965

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 14 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 13 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10871: Making appropriations for foreign assistance and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1966, 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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