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Senate roll call 150 · 88th Congress · Oct 10, 1963

S. 1915. Authorize the SEC. Of agriculture to set, under fed. Milk marketing orders, individual allotments on the sale of milk for fluid use. Mccarthy amend.

On Oct 10, 1963, the Senate voted 27–56 (S 1915). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–31, Republicans 0–31. 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
27
No
56
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 10, 1963

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 31 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 31 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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1915. Authorize the SEC. Of agriculture…: Senate Vote, Oct 10, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-S-150/s-1915-authorize-the-sec-of-agriculture-to-set (accessed 2026-10-17).