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Senate roll call 163 · 90th Congress · Aug 17, 1967

To amend S. 1872, by increasing the authorization for technical assistance funds to the level requested by the administration.

On Aug 17, 1967, the Senate voted 32–56 (S 1872). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–28, Republicans 6–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
32
No
56
Did not vote
6
Date
Aug 17, 1967

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 28 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 30 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1872: A bill to amend further the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, 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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