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Senate roll call 297 · 87th Congress · Jul 17, 1962

HR 10606. Kerr motion to table anderson amend. Providing health insurance for most persons 65 and over, to be financed by an increase in the social security ta

On Jul 17, 1962, the Senate voted 52–48 (HR 10606). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–43, Republicans 31–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
52
No
48
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 17, 1962

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 43 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR 10606. Kerr motion to table anderson…: Senate Vote, Jul 17, 1962,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-297/hr-10606-kerr-motion-to-table-anderson-amend-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).