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Senate roll call 161 · 90th Congress · Aug 17, 1967

To amend S. 1872, by authorizing appropriations of $650 million to alliance for progress. The committee authorized $578 million and the administration requeste

On Aug 17, 1967, the Senate voted 38–53 (S 1872). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–29, Republicans 10–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
38
No
53
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 17, 1967

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 29 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 26 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1872: A bill to amend further the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and for other purposes.

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. 1872, by authorizing…: Senate Vote, Aug 17, 1967,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/90-S-161/to-amend-s-1872-by-authorizing-appropriations-of-650 (accessed 2026-10-17).