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Senate roll call 23 · 87th Congress · Mar 29, 1961

HR 5463. Extend the sugar act of 1948 and authorize President to deny any quota bonus to dominican republic resulting from cutback in cuban allotment. Ellende

On Mar 29, 1961, the Senate voted 55–34 (HR 5463). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–25, Republicans 20–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
55
No
34
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 29, 1961

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 25 no
  • Republicans20 yes · 12 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5463: To amend and extend the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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