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Senate roll call 65 · 90th Congress · Apr 17, 1967

To amend H.R. 6950, by amending title II of social security act, lowering from 62 to 60 the age at which benefits may be paid.

On Apr 17, 1967, the Senate voted 55–28 (HR 6950). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–7, Republicans 9–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
55
No
28
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 17, 1967

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 7 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 23 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6950: To restore the investment credit and the allowance of accelerated depreciation in the case of certain real property

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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