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Senate roll call 551 · 90th Congress · Sep 17, 1968

To amend S. 3633, by tightening qualifications for a licensed dealer in firearms.

On Sep 17, 1968, the Senate voted 42–45 (S 3633). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–24, Republicans 13–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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

42

No

45

Did not vote

10

Date

Sep 17, 1968

From Voteview roll call records.