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Senate roll call 480 · 89th Congress · Oct 10, 1966

To invoke cloture on morse amendments to H.R. 14644, the higher education amendments of 1966, providing home rule for the district of columbia

On Oct 10, 1966, the Senate voted 41–37 (HR 14644). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–24, Republicans 10–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
41
No
37
Did not vote
10
Date
Oct 10, 1966

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 24 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 17 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14644: To amend the Higher Education Facilities Act of 1963 .to extend it for 3 years, and for other-purposes and to authorize assistance to developing- institutions for an additional year

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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