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Senate roll call 38 · 88th Congress · Apr 25, 1963

Confirmation of the pres. Nomination of 14 incoprorators of the communications satellite corp. Morse point of order that the Senate lacked constitutional autho

On Apr 25, 1963, the Senate voted 75–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–15, Republicans 33–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
75
No
15
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 25, 1963

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 15 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Confirmation of the pres. Nomination of 14…: Senate Vote, Apr 25, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-S-38/confirmation-of-the-pres-nomination-of-14-incoprorators-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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