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Senate roll call 105 · 88th Congress · Aug 15, 1963

S. 1703. Extend through dec. 1964 the existing program for recruiting mexican labor for seasonal work on U.S. Farms. Mccarthy amend. In the form of a substitu

On Aug 15, 1963, the Senate voted 45–45 (S 1703). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–24, Republicans 7–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
45
No
45
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 15, 1963

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 24 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 24 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1703: A bill to amend title V of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended, 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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1703. Extend through dec. 1964 the…: Senate Vote, Aug 15, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-S-105/s-1703-extend-through-dec-1964-the-existing-program (accessed 2026-10-14).

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