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Senate roll call 82 · 89th Congress · Jun 1, 1965

To pass S. 1648, the public works and economic development act of 1965.

On Jun 1, 1965, the Senate voted 71–12 (S 1648). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–3, Republicans 18–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
71
No
12
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 1, 1965

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 14 no · 1 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 pass S. 1648, the public works and…: Senate Vote, Jun 1, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-82/to-pass-s-1648-the-public-works-and-economic (accessed 2026-10-17).