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Senate roll call 72 · 88th Congress · May 28, 1963

HR. 5279. Lausche amend to reduce by $310,000 bureau of sport fisheries & wildlife funds appropriated for construction & management planning of the national fi

On May 28, 1963, the Senate voted 22–58 (HR 5279). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–57, Republicans 18–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
22
No
58
Did not vote
2
Date
May 28, 1963

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 57 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 12 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5279: Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related 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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