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Senate roll call 10 · 87th Congress · Mar 15, 1961

S. 1. Area redevelopment act. Scott amendment to substitute language authorizing a breakdown of total funds into separate revolting loan funds for industrial

On Mar 15, 1961, the Senate voted 31–57 (S 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–60, Republicans 28–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
31
No
57
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 15, 1961

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 60 no
  • Republicans28 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1: A bill to establish an effective program to alleviate conditions of substantial and persistent unemployment and underemployment in certain economically distressed areas.

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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1. Area redevelopment act. Scott…: Senate Vote, Mar 15, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-10/s-1-area-redevelopment-act-scott-amendment-to-substitute (accessed 2026-10-14).

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