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Senate roll call 336 · 87th Congress · Aug 16, 1962

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On Aug 16, 1962, the Senate voted 68–15 (HR 11040). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–18, Republicans 35–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
68
No
15
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 16, 1962

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 18 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11040: To provide for the establishment, ownership, operation, and regulation of a commercial communications satellite system, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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