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1967 Congress ends amid Vietnam war clash and major bills
The 1967 session closed with adjournment after debates over Vietnam, rejection of Johnson tax plans, and passage of key measures including a Social Security boost, anti poverty funding, education spending, and a record 157 billion in new appropriations. Senate and House leaders praised the work as they prepare for the next session.
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