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Senate roll call 359 · 89th Congress · Jul 19, 1966

To amend S. 3584, the foreign assistance act, by increasing from 1 to 2 years the authorization in the bill for assistance programs.

On Jul 19, 1966, the Senate voted 35–48 (S 3584). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–30, Republicans 10–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
48
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 19, 1966

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 30 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 23 no

Who broke with their party

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. 3584, the foreign assistance…: Senate Vote, Jul 19, 1966,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-359/to-amend-s-3584-the-foreign-assistance-act-by (accessed 2026-10-17).