Nomination of major g. H. Williams for promotion to brigadier general in U.S. Army reserves. Confirmed. Yea supports President's position.

On Aug 24, 1961, the Senate voted 45–37. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–9, Republicans 0–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 45
No: 37
Did not vote: 5
Date: Aug 24, 1961

By party

Democrats54 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 34 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edmund Sixtus Muskie D-ME voted no
Alan Harvey Bible D-NV voted no
Howard Walter Cannon D-NV voted no
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted no
Almer Stillwell Mike Monroney D-OK voted no
Maurine Brown Neuberger D-OR voted no
Claiborne de Borda Pell D-RI voted no
James Strom Thurmond D-SC voted no
Frank Edward (Ted) Moss D-UT 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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