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Senate roll call 80 · 89th Congress · May 27, 1965

To amend S. 1648, the public works and economic development act of 1965, by striking language authorizing an interest subsidy on nongovernmental loans obtained

On May 27, 1965, the Senate voted 25–39 (S 1648). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–45, Republicans 24–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
25
No
39
Did not vote
24
Date
May 27, 1965

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 45 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1648: A bill to provide grants for public works and development facilities, other financial assistance, and the planning and coordination needed to alleviate conditions of substantial and persistent unemployment and underemployment in economically distressed ar

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 amend S. 1648, the public works and…: Senate Vote, May 27, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-80/to-amend-s-1648-the-public-works-and-economic (accessed 2026-10-17).