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Senate roll call 341 · 90th Congress · Mar 8, 1968

To amend H.R. 2516, by requiring that any prosecution of offense against a federally protected activity shall be only upon formal written authorization of attor

On Mar 8, 1968, the Senate voted 29–51 (HR 2516). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–37, Republicans 12–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 30 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
29
No
51
Did not vote
15
Date
Mar 8, 1968

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 37 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 19 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2516: To prescribe penalties for certain acts of violence or intimidation, 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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