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Senate roll call 5 · 91st Congress · Jan 16, 1969

To sustain the decision of the vice-President that the motion to impose cloture was adopted. (see variable no. 14)

On Jan 16, 1969, the Senate voted 45–53 (SRES 11). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–24, Republicans 13–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 members voted against their own party.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

45

No

53

Did not vote

2

Date

Jan 16, 1969

From Voteview roll call records.