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Senate roll call 51 · 88th Congress · May 15, 1963

HR. 4997. Williams amend. To prohibit the se. Of agriculture from requiring any employee of the dept, including elected county committeemen, to pledge support

On May 15, 1963, the Senate voted 34–48 (HR 4997). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–55, Republicans 31–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
34
No
48
Did not vote
2
Date
May 15, 1963

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 55 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 1 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

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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