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Senate roll call 229 · 90th Congress · Oct 23, 1967

To pass S. 2171, amending the subversive activities control act of 1950, by eliminating the power of the board to require registration by the members of organiz

On Oct 23, 1967, the Senate voted 65–10 (S 2171). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–11, Republicans 30–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
65
No
10
Did not vote
10
Date
Oct 23, 1967

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 4 no · 3 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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