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Senate roll call 231 · 87th Congress · Apr 5, 1962

S. 2786. Amend. Authorizing President to make a three-year, $100 million loan to u.n. At interest rate U.S. Treasury paid on its own borrowing.

On Apr 5, 1962, the Senate voted 20–72 (S 2786). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–63, Republicans 21–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
20
No
72
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 5, 1962

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 63 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 15 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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