To amend S. 917 by requiring Senate confirmation of appointment of successors to the present director of the f.b.i.

On May 14, 1968, the Senate voted 72–0 (S 917). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 58–0, Republicans 35–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 72
No: 0
Did not vote: 8
Date: May 14, 1968

By party

Democrats58 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 917 by requiring Senate…: Senate Vote, May 14, 1968,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/90-S-412/to-amend-s-917-by-requiring-senate-confirmation-of (accessed 2026-10-17).