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Senate roll call 78 · 89th Congress · May 26, 1965

To pass S. 1564, the voting rights act of 1965.

On May 26, 1965, the Senate voted 77–19 (S 1564). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–18, Republicans 30–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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
77
No
19
Did not vote
3
Date
May 26, 1965

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 2 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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