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Senate roll call 218 · 88th Congress · Dec 18, 1963

HR. 6868. Legislative appropriations. Monroney motion to concur in a house amend. That permitted representative, but not senators, to send mail addressed only

On Dec 18, 1963, the Senate voted 42–41 (HR 6868). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–17, Republicans 0–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 88th Congress (1963–1964), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
42
No
41
Did not vote
2
Date
Dec 18, 1963

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 17 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 31 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6868: Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1964, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR. 6868. Legislative appropriations…: Senate Vote, Dec 18, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-S-218/hr-6868-legislative-appropriations-monroney-motion-to-concur-in (accessed 2026-10-17).