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Senate roll call 331 · 89th Congress · Jun 23, 1966

To amend H.R. 8989, a mine safety act, by exempting the sand and gravel industry from the provisions of the bill.

On Jun 23, 1966, the Senate voted 35–42 (HR 8989). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–41, Republicans 27–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
35
No
42
Did not vote
15
Date
Jun 23, 1966

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 41 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 6 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8989: To promote health and safety in metal and nonmetallic mineral industries, 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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