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Senate roll call 228 · 87th Congress · Apr 5, 1962

S. 2768. Amend. Prohibiting U.S. Participation in u.n. Military operations without congressional authorization and relieving u.n. From repayment to the U.S. Of

On Apr 5, 1962, the Senate voted 21–72 (S 2768). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–55, Republicans 14–22. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 members voted against their own party.

During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
21
No
72
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 5, 1962

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 55 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 22 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2768: A bill to promote the foreign policy of the United States by authorizing the purchase of United Nations bonds and the appropriation of funds therefor.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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