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Senate roll call 159 · 88th Congress · Oct 21, 1963

S. 1914 & S. 1942. Incorporate & grant federal charters to the chatholic war veterans of the U.S. And the jewish war veterans. Passage.

On Oct 21, 1963, the Senate voted 65–10 (S 1914). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–6, Republicans 25–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
65
No
10
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 21, 1963

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 4 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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