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Senate roll call 24 · 88th Congress · Apr 9, 1963

S. 4. Dominick amend. To require positive congressional approval (instead of veto power) before the pres' recommendations respecting wilderness areas can take

On Apr 9, 1963, the Senate voted 35–49 (S 4). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–50, Republicans 26–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
49
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 9, 1963

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 50 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 7 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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