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Senate roll call 395 · 87th Congress · Sep 20, 1962

S.J. RES. 230. Express U.S. Determination to prevent the spread of communism from cuba to rest of the western hemisphere, by any means necessary, including use

On Sep 20, 1962, the Senate voted 86–1 (SJRE 230). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–0, Republicans 35–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
86
No
1
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 20, 1962

By party

  • Democrats64 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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