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Senate roll call 559 · 90th Congress · Sep 19, 1968

To amend H. R. 7735, relating to the dutiable status of aluminum hydroxide and oxide, calcined bauxite and bauxite ore, by eliminating section 2, providing a ta

On Sep 19, 1968, the Senate voted 33–33 (HR 7735). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–30, Republicans 27–5. 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
33
No
33
Did not vote
27
Date
Sep 19, 1968

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 30 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7735: To make permanent the existing suspensions of duty on aluminum oxide when imported for use in producing aluminum, on calcined bauxite, and on bauxite ore

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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