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Senate roll call 255 · 87th Congress · May 25, 1962

S. 3225. Passage.

On May 25, 1962, the Senate voted 42–38 (S 3225). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–9, Republicans 1–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
42
No
38
Did not vote
5
Date
May 25, 1962

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 33 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.