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Senate roll call 69 · 88th Congress · May 28, 1963

HR. 6009. Increase the temporary national debt limit from $305 billion to $307 billion for the remainder of fiscal 1963 and to $309 billion for july & aug. Fin

On May 28, 1963, the Senate voted 38–46 (HR 6009). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–55, Republicans 33–0. 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
38
No
46
Did not vote
2
Date
May 28, 1963

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 55 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6009: To provide, for the periods ending June 30, 1963, and August 31, 1963, temporary increases in the public debt limit set forth in section 21 of the Second Liberty Bond Act

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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