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Senate roll call 546 · 90th Congress · Sep 11, 1968

To amend H. R. 17324 by raising from $1 million to $5 million the limitation on issuance of tax-free industrial development bonds.

On Sep 11, 1968, the Senate voted 37–34 (HR 17324). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–25, Republicans 20–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
37
No
34
Did not vote
18
Date
Sep 11, 1968

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 25 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 14 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 17324: To extend and amend the Renegotiation Act of 1961

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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