To pass H.R. 10281, the federal employees salary act of 1965.

On Oct 22, 1965, the Senate voted 67–0 (HR 10281). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–1, Republicans 31–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 67
No: 0
Did not vote: 6
Date: Oct 22, 1965

By party

Democrats65 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Frank John Lausche D-OH voted no

The bill

H.R. 10281: To adjust the rates of basic compensation of certain officers and employees in the Federal Government, to establish the Federal Salary Review Commission, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Frank John Lausche D-OH

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 10281, the federal employees…: Senate Vote, Oct 22, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-256/to-pass-h-r-10281-the-federal-employees-salary (accessed 2026-10-17).