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Senate roll call 135 · 88th Congress · Sep 24, 1963

HR. 7179. Mcgovern amend. To cut the procurement appropriation by 10 per cent & the research & development appr. By 10 per cent.

On Sep 24, 1963, the Senate voted 2–74 (HR 7179). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–59, Republicans 0–33. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 4 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
2
No
74
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 24, 1963

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 59 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 33 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7179: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1964, 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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