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Senate roll call 15 · 88th Congress · Apr 3, 1963

S. 6. Symington amend. To reduce the grant authorization from $500 million to a three-year total of $375 million.

On Apr 3, 1963, the Senate voted 89–8 (S 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–7, Republicans 32–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
89
No
8
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 3, 1963

By party

  • Democrats59 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 1 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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