To pass H.R. 14929, the food for peace act of 1966.

On Aug 31, 1966, the Senate voted 74–2 (HR 14929). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 62–1, Republicans 32–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 74
No: 2
Did not vote: 7
Date: Aug 31, 1966

By party

Democrats62 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John James Williams R-DE voted no
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted no

The bill

H.R. 14929: To-promote International trade in agricultural commodities, to combat hunger- and malnutrition, to further economic development, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

John James Williams R-DE
Frank John Lausche D-OH

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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