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Senate roll call 26 · 88th Congress · Apr 9, 1963

S. 1. Youth employment act. Prouty motion to refer to interior committee w/instructions to report it by april 30.

On Apr 9, 1963, the Senate voted 29–58 (S 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–56, Republicans 26–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
29
No
58
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 9, 1963

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 56 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 6 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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