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Senate roll call 137 · 90th Congress · Jul 18, 1967

To recommit S. 450, the virgin islands elective governor act, with instructions to resolve allegations of voting irregularities, and investigate political and e

On Jul 18, 1967, the Senate voted 40–51 (S 450). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–52, Republicans 36–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
40
No
51
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 18, 1967

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 52 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit S. 450, the virgin islands…: Senate Vote, Jul 18, 1967,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/90-S-137/to-recommit-s-450-the-virgin-islands-elective-governor (accessed 2026-10-16).

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