To pass H.R. 15963, a bill to establish the department of transportation.

On Sep 29, 1966, the Senate voted 64–2 (HR 15963). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–1, Republicans 29–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 64
No: 2
Did not vote: 14
Date: Sep 29, 1966

By party

Democrats57 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Milton Ruben Young R-ND voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 15963: To establish a Department of Transportation, 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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