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Senate roll call 388 · 87th Congress · Sep 18, 1962

HR 11970. Bush amend. Directing tariff committee in studies on whether to recommend use of escape clause, to take into account downward trends of sales, profit

On Sep 18, 1962, the Senate voted 34–45 (HR 11970). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–48, Republicans 29–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
34
No
45
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 18, 1962

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 48 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11970: To promote the general welfare, foreign policy, and security of the United States through international trade agreements and through adjustment assistance to domestic industry, agriculture, and labor, and for other purposes

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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