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Senate roll call 228 · 90th Congress · Oct 23, 1967

To amend S. 2171, by adding a section providing that the board shall cease to exist on january 1, 1968.

On Oct 23, 1967, the Senate voted 17–58 (S 2171). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–37, Republicans 4–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 22 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
17
No
58
Did not vote
13
Date
Oct 23, 1967

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 37 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 29 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2171: A bill to amend the Subversive Activities Control Act of 1950 so as to accord with certain decisions of the courts.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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