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Senate roll call 199 · 88th Congress · Nov 21, 1963

HR. 8969. Extend the existing temporary $309 billion national debt limit from nov. 30 throught june 30, 1964 & further increase the temporary limt by $6 billio

On Nov 21, 1963, the Senate voted 35–44 (HR 8969). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–53, Republicans 32–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
44
Did not vote
2
Date
Nov 21, 1963

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 53 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8969: To provide, for the period ending June 30, 1964, temporary increases in the public debt limit set forth in section 21 of the Second Liberty Bond Act

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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