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Senate roll call 439 · 90th Congress · May 23, 1968

To pass H.R. 5037, after substituting for its text the language of S. 917 as amended.

On May 23, 1968, the Senate voted 72–4 (HR 5037). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–5, Republicans 33–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
72
No
4
Did not vote
12
Date
May 23, 1968

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 5 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5037: To assist State and local governments in reducing the incidence of crime, to increase the effectiveness, fairness, and coordination of law enforcement and criminal justice systems at all levels of government, 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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