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Senate roll call 419 · 90th Congress · May 16, 1968

To amend S. 917 by offering a substitute title IV, pertaining to firearms control, which amendment provides that hand guns may be purchased through the mails on

On May 16, 1968, the Senate voted 37–45 (S 917). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–39, Republicans 21–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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

37

No

45

Did not vote

8

Date

May 16, 1968

From Voteview roll call records.