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Senate roll call 253 · 90th Congress · Nov 16, 1967

To table motion to reconsider amendment to H.R. 12080, proposed social security amendments of 1967.

On Nov 16, 1967, the Senate voted 34–32 (HR 12080). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–37, 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
34
No
32
Did not vote
17
Date
Nov 16, 1967

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 37 no · 13 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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