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Senate roll call 11 · 88th Congress · Apr 3, 1963

S. 6. Tower amend. Prohibiting the gov't. From encouraging "the continuation of collective bargaining rights" for transit workers (as a condition of aid) if su

On Apr 3, 1963, the Senate voted 41–56 (S 6). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–45, Republicans 21–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 members voted against their own party.

During the 88th Congress (1963–1964), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
41
No
56
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 3, 1963

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 45 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 11 no

Who broke with their party

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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