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Senate roll call 392 · 90th Congress · Apr 17, 1968

To agree to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 15398, a bill to extend and expand food service programs for school children. The co

On Apr 17, 1968, the Senate voted 14–33 (HR 15398). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–44, Republicans 15–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
14
No
33
Did not vote
22
Date
Apr 17, 1968

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 44 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 11 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15398: To amend the National School Lunch Act to strengthen and expand food service programs for 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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