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Senate roll call 346 · 89th Congress · Jul 11, 1966

To amend H.R. 14122, the federal employees salary act, by increasing retirement contributions by employees and by members of Congress.

On Jul 11, 1966, the Senate voted 18–62 (HR 14122). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–56, Republicans 14–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 19 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
18
No
62
Did not vote
10
Date
Jul 11, 1966

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 56 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 18 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14122: To adjust the rates of basic compensation of certain employees of the Federal Government, 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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