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Senate roll call 511 · 90th Congress · Jul 23, 1968

To suspend the rules for the purpose of proposing an amendment to H.R. 18188, fiscal 1969 appropriations for the department of transportation, which amendment e

On Jul 23, 1968, the Senate voted 71–13 (HR 18188). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–1, Republicans 23–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
71
No
13
Did not vote
10
Date
Jul 23, 1968

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 12 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 18188: Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969, 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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