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House roll call 312 · 90th Congress · May 9, 1968

To amend H.R. 16729, a bill amending the higher education act, by providing that funds may be withheld from individuals causing disruption of university or coll

On May 9, 1968, the House voted 306–54 (HR 16729). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 152–50, Republicans 154–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 54 members voted against their own party.

During the 90th Congress (1967–1968), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
306
No
54
Did not vote
6
Date
May 9, 1968

By party

  • Republicans154 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats152 yes · 50 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 16729: To extend for 2 years certain programs providing assistance to students at institutions of higher education, to modify such programs, and to provide for planning, evaluation, and adequate lead-time in such programs

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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