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Senate roll call 165 · 90th Congress · Aug 17, 1967

To amend S. 1872, by establishing a joint congressional committee to "review and reassess" foreign policy goals and the role of the foreign assistance program i

On Aug 17, 1967, the Senate voted 23–65 (S 1872). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–55, Republicans 22–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
23
No
65
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 17, 1967

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 55 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 14 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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