To suspend the rules for purpose of proposing an amendment to H. R. 18037, fiscal 1969 appropriations for departments of labor, and health, education and welfar

On Sep 6, 1968, the Senate voted 59–5 (HR 18037). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–3, Republicans 30–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 59
No: 5
Did not vote: 17
Date: Sep 6, 1968

By party

Democrats49 yes · 3 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John James Williams R-DE voted no
Richard Brevard Russell Jr. D-GA voted no
Everett McKinley Dirksen R-IL voted no
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 18037: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969, 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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