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Senate roll call 67 · 88th Congress · May 27, 1963

S. 1576. Authorize $848.5 million in grants over a 10-year period to launch a research, treatment & construction program for the mentally ill or retarded. Mans

On May 27, 1963, the Senate voted 43–27 (HR 1507). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–13, Republicans 2–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
43
No
27
Did not vote
2
Date
May 27, 1963

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 13 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 28 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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