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Senate roll call 404 · 87th Congress · Sep 27, 1962

HR 7927. Morse amend. To delete proposed increases in first-class and airmail postal rates.

On Sep 27, 1962, the Senate voted 12–65 (HR 7927). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–42, Republicans 1–31. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 13 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
12
No
65
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 27, 1962

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 42 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 31 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7927: To adjust postal rates, 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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