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Senate roll call 47 · 89th Congress · Apr 9, 1965

To amend H.R. 2362, the 1965 elementary and secondary education act, by requiring that all title III grants be for supplemental services and centers in school a

On Apr 9, 1965, the Senate voted 23–66 (HR 2362). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–59, Republicans 19–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
23
No
66
Did not vote
8
Date
Apr 9, 1965

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 59 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 13 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2362: To strengthen and improve educational quality and educational opportunities in the Nations elementary and secondary schools

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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