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Senate roll call 36 · 88th Congress · Apr 23, 1963

S. 2. Water resources research act. Allott amend. To limit to 5 years and $5 million annually the interior dept.'s authorization for grants to public & privat

On Apr 23, 1963, the Senate voted 30–61 (S 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–61, Republicans 26–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
30
No
61
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 23, 1963

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 61 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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 2. Water resources research act. Allott…: Senate Vote, Apr 23, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-S-36/s-2-water-resources-research-act-allott-amend-to (accessed 2026-10-17).