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Senate roll call 164 · 88th Congress · Nov 5, 1963

HR. 7885. Ellender amend to lower the amount for development loans to $900 million.

On Nov 5, 1963, the Senate voted 40–43 (HR 7885). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–32, Republicans 16–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 46 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
40
No
43
Did not vote
2
Date
Nov 5, 1963

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 32 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 14 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7885: To amend further the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, 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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