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Senate roll call 295 · 87th Congress · Jul 12, 1962

HR 10606. Public welfare amendments of 1962. Saltonstall substitute amend. Providing for choice of specified minimum medical benefits, financed by federal-sta

On Jul 12, 1962, the Senate voted 34–50 (HR 10606). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–50, Republicans 29–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
34
No
50
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 12, 1962

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 50 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10606: To extend and improve the public assistance and child welfare services programs of the Social Security Act, 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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