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Senate roll call 293 · 87th Congress · Jul 11, 1962

HR 11737. Proxmire amend. To establish a seven-member space program manpower commission.

On Jul 11, 1962, the Senate voted 12–83 (HR 11737). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–52, Republicans 1–35. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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
12
No
83
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 11, 1962

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 52 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 35 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11737: To authorize appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research, development, and operation construction of facilities and for other purposes

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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