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Senate roll call 296 · 87th Congress · Jul 13, 1962

HR 10606. Bush substitute amend. Providing for payments of $9 million a month to social security beneficiaries for purchase of health insurance from private co

On Jul 13, 1962, the Senate voted 5–75 (HR 10606). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–62, Republicans 3–31. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 5 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
5
No
75
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 13, 1962

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 62 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 31 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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