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Senate roll call 384 · 87th Congress · Sep 18, 1962

HR 11970. Curtis amend. Establishing legislative committee to approve trade agreements.

On Sep 18, 1962, the Senate voted 13–65 (HR 11970). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–59, Republicans 16–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 18 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
13
No
65
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 18, 1962

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 59 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11970: To promote the general welfare, foreign policy, and security of the United States through international trade agreements and through adjustment assistance to domestic industry, agriculture, and labor, 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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