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Senate roll call 6 · 89th Congress · Feb 1, 1965

To amend S. 3, the appalachian regional development act of 1965, by striking povisions of the bill for land stabilization, conservation, and erosion control.

On Feb 1, 1965, the Senate voted 28–56 (S 3). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–52, Republicans 23–9. 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
28
No
56
Did not vote
11
Date
Feb 1, 1965

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 52 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3: A bill to provide public works and economic development programs and the planning coordination needed to assist in the development of the Appalachian region

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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