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Senate roll call 543 · 90th Congress · Sep 6, 1968

To amend H. R. 18037, by providing that an institution of higher education, after affording notice and opportunity for hearing to student or employee convicted

On Sep 6, 1968, the Senate voted 28–26 (HR 18037). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–19, Republicans 9–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
28
No
26
Did not vote
33
Date
Sep 6, 1968

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 19 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 18 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 18037: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, 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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