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Senate roll call 333 · 89th Congress · Jun 24, 1966

To amend S. 3005, the traffic safety act of 1966, by striking a provision requiring any patent developed with federal money to be available to the general publi

On Jun 24, 1966, the Senate voted 35–43 (S 3005). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–49, Republicans 31–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
43
Did not vote
12
Date
Jun 24, 1966

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 49 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3005: A bill to provide for a coordinated national safety program and establishment of safety standards for motor vehicles in interstate commerce to reduce traffic accidents and the deaths, injuries, and property damage which occur in such accidents.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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