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Senate roll call 10 · 88th Congress · Apr 2, 1963

S. 6. Tower amend. To require that protective arrangements for transit workers must be consisten w/state law.

On Apr 2, 1963, the Senate voted 36–52 (S 6). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–46, Republicans 21–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 members voted against their own party.

During the 88th Congress (1963–1964), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
36
No
52
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 2, 1963

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 46 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 11 no

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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