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President John F. Kennedy's Record on Roll Call Votes in the 88th Senate
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This page compiles President John F. Kennedy's record on U.S. Senate roll call votes. Presidents do not vote in the Senate, but they may show what side they're on. This data is part of a larger project to identify the policy preferences of all U.S. Presidents.
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Vote#Description (Highlights are coding aids) asc / dscBill/ResPres "Vote"Pres NotesMore info 
s88v509HR. 11865. SOCIAL SECURITY AMENDMENTS OF 1964. GORE AMEND. AUTHORIZING A NEW PROGRAM OF MEDICAL CARE FOR PERSONS 65 & OVER FINANCED THROUGH AN INCREASE IN THE SOCIAL SECURITY TAX & WAGE BASE & FROM GENERAL REVENUES.HR118651Yea vote
voteview/CQ=yea supports president
Voteview
1
 
s88v510HR. 11865. PROUTY AMEND. ELIMINATING THE ''MEDICARE'' PROGRAM & SUBSTITUTING AN INCREASE IN THE MINIMUM SOCIAL SEC. MONTHLY PAYMENT FROM $40 TO $70.HR118656Nay vote
voteview/CQ=NAY supports president
Voteview
6
 
s88v511HR. 11865. PASSAGE.HR118651Yea vote
Did not reach president per Congressional Bills Project data
Voteview
1
 

Notes:
  • Highlighted words in vote descriptions are just are coding aids.
  • Pres Votes: 1 (Yea) 6 (Nay) 9 (Not voting, not shown)






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