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Senate roll call 519 · 90th Congress · Jul 26, 1968

To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which was tabled the williams of delaware amendment to H.R. 15387, said amendment providing for civil service appo

On Jul 26, 1968, the Senate voted 33–25 (HR 15387). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–7, Republicans 3–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
33
No
25
Did not vote
28
Date
Jul 26, 1968

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 7 no · 20 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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