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Senate roll call 125 · 88th Congress · Sep 12, 1963

HR. 12. Goldwater/tower amend. To eliminate the program of loans to students of medicine, dentistry, & osteopathy.

On Sep 12, 1963, the Senate voted 18–63 (HR 12). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–58, Republicans 13–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 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
18
No
63
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 12, 1963

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 58 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 16 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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