To amend S. 985, the fair packaging and labeling act, by striking language in the bill (SEC. 5(d), (e), (f), (g)) establishing federal packaging controls over t

On Jun 8, 1966, the Senate voted 32–53 (S 985). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–57, Republicans 27–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 32
No: 53
Did not vote: 6
Date: Jun 8, 1966

By party

Democrats8 yes · 57 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Little Mcclellan D-AR voted yes
Spessard Lindsey Holland D-FL voted yes
Herman Eugene Talmadge D-GA voted yes
Hiram Leong Fong R-HI voted no
Margaret Chase Smith R-ME voted no
James Oliver Eastland D-MS voted yes
John Cornelius Stennis D-MS voted yes
Benjamin Everett Jordan D-NC voted yes
Samuel James Ervin Jr. D-NC voted yes
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted no
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted no
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted yes
George David Aiken R-VT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 985, the fair packaging and…: Senate Vote, Jun 8, 1966,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-311/to-amend-s-985-the-fair-packaging-and-labeling (accessed 2026-10-17).