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Senate roll call 22 · 88th Congress · Apr 4, 1963

S. 4. Establish a national wilderness preservation system. Allott/dominick amend. To permit prospecting & mining under the mineral leasing & mining laws to con

On Apr 4, 1963, the Senate voted 26–56 (S 4). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–56, Republicans 22–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
26
No
56
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 4, 1963

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 56 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 10 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. 4. Establish a national wilderness…: Senate Vote, Apr 4, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-S-22/s-4-establish-a-national-wilderness-preservation-system-allott (accessed 2026-10-17).