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Senate roll call 46 · 88th Congress · May 15, 1963

HR. 4997. Aiken amend. To require the commodity credit corp. To observe historical price differentials in different parts of the country in selling feed grains

On May 15, 1963, the Senate voted 38–52 (HR 4997). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–55, Republicans 31–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
38
No
52
Did not vote
2
Date
May 15, 1963

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 55 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4997: To extend the feed grain program

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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