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Senate roll call 255 · 87th Congress · May 25, 1962

S. 3225. Passage.

On May 25, 1962, the Senate voted 42–38 (S 3225). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–9, Republicans 1–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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

42

No

38

Did not vote

5

Date

May 25, 1962

From Voteview roll call records.