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Senate roll call 247 · 87th Congress · May 24, 1962

S. 3225. Young amend. To strike title i of the bill.

On May 24, 1962, the Senate voted 36–53 (S 3225). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–55, Republicans 33–2. 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
36
No
53
Did not vote
5
Date
May 24, 1962

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 55 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote

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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