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Senate roll call 12 · 87th Congress · Mar 16, 1961

Exec c, 87th Congress, 1 ST session. Columbia river treaty with canada. Two-thirds majority required. Ratified. Yea supports President's position.

On Mar 16, 1961, the Senate voted 90–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–0, Republicans 33–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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

90

No

1

Did not vote

5

Date

Mar 16, 1961

From Voteview roll call records.