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Senate roll call 6 · 88th Congress · Feb 25, 1963

S. RES. 90. Clark amend. To increase the membership of the appropriations committee from 27-29.

On Feb 25, 1963, the Senate voted 12–70 (SRE 90). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–52, Republicans 4–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
12
No
70
Did not vote
2
Date
Feb 25, 1963

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 52 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 29 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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