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Senate roll call 8 · 88th Congress · Mar 14, 1963

S. RES. 29. Authorize $330,000 for investigations by the Senate commerce committee. Ellender amend. To reduce the funds to $297,000.

On Mar 14, 1963, the Senate voted 15–58 (SRE 29). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–58, Republicans 12–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
15
No
58
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 14, 1963

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 58 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 13 no

Who broke with their party

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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