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Senate roll call 28 · 88th Congress · Apr 10, 1963

S. 1. Tower amend. To permit exclusion of undersirable persons from either program, but not on the basis of race, color, or creed.

On Apr 10, 1963, the Senate voted 71–15 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–17, Republicans 33–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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

71

No

15

Did not vote

2

Date

Apr 10, 1963

From Voteview roll call records.