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Senate roll call 252 · 90th Congress · Nov 16, 1967

To table amendment to H.R. 12080, social security amendments of 1967, which amendment provides a reasonable allowance beyond the first $25 for drugs prescribed

On Nov 16, 1967, the Senate voted 37–33 (HR 12080). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–38, Republicans 29–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
37
No
33
Did not vote
16
Date
Nov 16, 1967

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 38 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12080: To amend the Social Security Act to provide an increase in benefits under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance system, to provide benefits for additional categories of Individuals, to improve the public assistance program and programs relating to the welfare and health of children, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table amendment to H.R. 12080, social…: Senate Vote, Nov 16, 1967,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/90-S-252/to-table-amendment-to-h-r-12080-social-security (accessed 2026-10-15).

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