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Senate roll call 518 · 90th Congress · Jul 26, 1968

To table williams of delaware amendment to H.R. 15387, said amendment providing for civil service appointment of postmasters.

On Jul 26, 1968, the Senate voted 34–33 (HR 15387). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–11, Republicans 3–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
34
No
33
Did not vote
22
Date
Jul 26, 1968

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 11 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 26 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15387: To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide for disciplinary action against employees in the postal field service who assault other employees in such service in the performance of official duties, 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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