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Senate roll call 436 · 90th Congress · May 23, 1968

To amend title i of S. 917 by providing that law enforcement assistance grants be made to states rather than states and local governments.

On May 23, 1968, the Senate voted 48–29 (S 917). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–36, Republicans 35–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
48
No
29
Did not vote
13
Date
May 23, 1968

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 36 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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