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Senate roll call 68 · 88th Congress · May 27, 1963

S. 1576. Passage.

On May 27, 1963, the Senate voted 72–1 (S 1576). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 66–0, Republicans 31–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
72
No
1
Did not vote
2
Date
May 27, 1963

By party

  • Democrats66 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1576: A bill to provide assistance in combating mental retardation through grants for construction of research centers and grants for facilities for the mentally retarded and assistance in improving mental health through grants for construction and initial staf

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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