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Senate roll call 191 · 88th Congress · Nov 18, 1963

HR. 7431. Provide fiscal 1964 funds for d.c. Ribicoff amend. To increase the welfare appropriation to $306,637 to permit d.c. Entry into a federal public assis

On Nov 18, 1963, the Senate voted 35–42 (HR 7431). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 38–27, Republicans 10–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
35
No
42
Did not vote
2
Date
Nov 18, 1963

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 27 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 23 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7431: Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District 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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