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Senate roll call 131 · 87th Congress · Aug 15, 1961

S. 1983. Foreign assistance act. Dirksen amendment requiring congressional approval of loans over $5 million and presidential submission of such loan plans to

On Aug 15, 1961, the Senate voted 52–44 (S 1983). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–22, Republicans 12–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
52
No
44
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 15, 1961

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 22 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 23 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1983: A bill to promote the foreign policy, security, and general welfare of the United States by assisting peoples of the world in their efforts toward economic and social development and internal and external security, 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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1983. Foreign assistance act. Dirksen…: Senate Vote, Aug 15, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-131/s-1983-foreign-assistance-act-dirksen-amendment-requiring-congressiona (accessed 2026-10-16).

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