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Senate roll call 44 · 88th Congress · May 8, 1963

HR. 5366. Robertson motion to table williams motion to recommit w/instructions to reduce treasury appropriations by $115,164,780.

On May 8, 1963, the Senate voted 60–23 (HR 5366). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–4, Republicans 9–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
60
No
23
Did not vote
2
Date
May 8, 1963

By party

  • Democrats59 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 21 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5366: Making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments, the Executive Office of the President, and certain independent agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1964, 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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