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Senate roll call 39 · 88th Congress · May 1, 1963

HR. 5517. Supplemental appropriations. Saltonstall amend. To reduce from $450 million to $250 million funds appropriated for accelerated public works.

On May 1, 1963, the Senate voted 26–60 (HR 5517). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–61, Republicans 25–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
26
No
60
Did not vote
2
Date
May 1, 1963

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 61 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 7 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5517: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1963, 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR. 5517. Supplemental appropriations…: Senate Vote, May 1, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-S-39/hr-5517-supplemental-appropriations-saltonstall-amend-to-reduce-from (accessed 2026-10-17).