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Senate roll call 32 · 89th Congress · Mar 18, 1965

To refer S. 1564, the voting rights act of 1965, to committee on judiciary with instructions to report back not later than april 9, 1965.

On Mar 18, 1965, the Senate voted 67–13 (S 1564). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–14, Republicans 29–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
67
No
13
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 18, 1965

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 14 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1564: A bill to enforce the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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