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Senate roll call 281 · 88th Congress · Mar 6, 1964

HR. 6196. Ellender amend. To provide the proposed subsidy to domestic cotton mills only until july 31, 1966, instead of july 31, 1968; and to make all other co

On Mar 6, 1964, the Senate voted 46–43 (HR 6196). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–40, Republicans 25–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 members voted against their own party.

During the 88th Congress (1963–1964), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
46
No
43
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 6, 1964

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 40 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 6 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6196: To encourage increased consumption of cotton, to maintain the income of cotton producers, to provide a special research program designed to lower costs of production, and for other purposes

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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