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Senate roll call 35 · 88th Congress · Apr 11, 1963

HR. 2440. Smith amend. To add a $134 million authorization for two additional "killer" nuclear submarines

On Apr 11, 1963, the Senate voted 22–48 (HR 2440). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–51, Republicans 13–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
22
No
48
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 11, 1963

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 51 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 18 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2440: To authorize appropriations during fiscal year 1964 for procurement research, development, test, and evaluation of aircraft, missiles, and naval vessels for the Armed Forces, 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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