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Senate roll call 21 · 88th Congress · Apr 4, 1963

S. 6. Passage.

On Apr 4, 1963, the Senate voted 52–41 (S 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–18, Republicans 6–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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

From Voteview roll call records.