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Senate roll call 234 · 87th Congress · Apr 10, 1962

S. 4. Amend. Directing SEC. Of interior to build road through length of padre island area.

On Apr 10, 1962, the Senate voted 24–58 (S 4). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–59, Republicans 26–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
24
No
58
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 10, 1962

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 59 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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