S. 901. Oceanographic and great lakes survey program authorization. Passed.

On Jul 28, 1961, the Senate voted 50–32 (S 901). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–7, Republicans 5–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 50
No: 32
Did not vote: 5
Date: Jul 28, 1961

By party

Democrats55 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans5 yes · 29 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hiram Leong Fong R-HI voted yes
Paul Howard Douglas D-IL voted no
Margaret Chase Smith R-ME voted yes
Edward Vaughn Long D-MO voted no
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted yes
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted no
Hugh Doggett Scott Jr. R-PA voted yes
Absalom Willis Robertson D-VA voted no
Harry Flood Byrd D-VA voted no
George David Aiken R-VT voted yes
William Proxmire D-WI voted no
John Joseph Hickey D-WY voted no

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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