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Senate roll call 254 · 87th Congress · May 25, 1962

S. 3225. Motion to table amend. Exempt for two years from the provisions of the supply-management feed grains program all feed grains fed to stock on the farm

On May 25, 1962, the Senate voted 43–40 (S 3225). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–10, Republicans 1–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
43
No
40
Did not vote
5
Date
May 25, 1962

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 34 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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