To amend S. 1837, the 1965 foreign assistance act, by striking language authorizing use of military assistance funds by foreign military forces for "activities

On Jun 11, 1965, the Senate voted 10–71 (S 1837). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–51, Republicans 2–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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: 10
No: 71
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jun 11, 1965

By party

Democrats8 yes · 51 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 29 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ernest Henry Gruening D-AK voted yes
Abraham Alexander Ribicoff D-CT voted yes
Herman Eugene Talmadge D-GA voted yes
Allen Joseph Ellender D-LA voted yes
John Cornelius Stennis D-MS voted yes
Norris H. Cotton R-NH voted yes
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted yes
Wayne Lyman Morse D-OR voted yes
Joseph Sill Clark D-PA voted yes
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted yes

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. 1837, the 1965 foreign…: Senate Vote, Jun 11, 1965,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/89-S-96/to-amend-s-1837-the-1965-foreign-assistance-act (accessed 2026-10-17).