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Senate roll call 156 · 88th Congress · Oct 16, 1963

S. 649. Amend the federal water pollution control act to authorize the appropriation of $20 million annually for 64--67 for grants to states & municipalities t

On Oct 16, 1963, the Senate voted 69–11 (S 649). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–2, Republicans 19–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
69
No
11
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 16, 1963

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 10 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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