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Senate roll call 55 · 88th Congress · May 16, 1963

HR. 4997. Hickenlooper amend. To provide price supports for corn at 90% of the average market price over the preceding 3 years, but no lower than 65% of parity

On May 16, 1963, the Senate voted 35–57 (HR 4997). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–59, Republicans 30–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
35
No
57
Did not vote
2
Date
May 16, 1963

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 59 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 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

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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