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Senate roll call 394 · 87th Congress · Sep 20, 1962

S. 2800. Extend for one year the 55 percent ceiling on gov't cost-differential subsidies for domestic ship construction and conversion. Williams amend. To eli

On Sep 20, 1962, the Senate voted 50–29 (S 2800). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–28, Republicans 28–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 36 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
50
No
29
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 20, 1962

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 28 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 8 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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