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Senate roll call 418 · 87th Congress · Oct 1, 1962

HR 13175. Ellender amend. To reduce by $150 million the proposed appropriation for military aid.

On Oct 1, 1962, the Senate voted 35–41 (HR 13175). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–32, Republicans 15–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 40 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
35
No
41
Did not vote
5
Date
Oct 1, 1962

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 32 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 13175: Making appropriations for foreign aid and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1983, 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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