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Senate roll call 20 · 88th Congress · Apr 4, 1963

S. 69 morse amend. To (1) bar assistance to a state or local public body or agency purchasing a private mass transit company or establishing a transit system i

On Apr 4, 1963, the Senate voted 52–41 (S 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–20, Republicans 9–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
52
No
41
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 4, 1963

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 20 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 23 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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