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Senate roll call 67 · 89th Congress · May 25, 1965

To invoke cloture and end debate on S. 1564, the voting rights act of 1965.

On May 25, 1965, the Senate voted 70–30 (S 1564). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–21, Republicans 23–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 30 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
70
No
30
Did not vote
3
Date
May 25, 1965

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 21 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1564: A bill to enforce the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To invoke cloture and end debate on S. 1564…: Senate Vote, May 25…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-67/to-invoke-cloture-and-end-debate-on-s-1564 (accessed 2026-10-17).