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Senate roll call 124 · 88th Congress · Sep 12, 1963

HR. 12. Cotton amend. To authorize forgiveness of up to 50% of loans, at the rate of 10% annually, for those practicing medicine, dentistry or osteopathy in an

On Sep 12, 1963, the Senate voted 39–43 (HR 12). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–48, Republicans 28–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
39
No
43
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 12, 1963

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 48 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12: To increase the opportunities for training of physicians, dentists, and professional public health personnel, 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR. 12. Cotton amend. To authorize…: Senate Vote, Sep 12, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-S-124/hr-12-cotton-amend-to-authorize-forgiveness-of-up (accessed 2026-10-17).