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Senate roll call 137 · 87th Congress · Aug 16, 1961

S. 1983. Foreign assistance act. Ellender amendment to reduce development loan fund borrowing authorization for fiscal years 1963-1966. Agreed to. Nay suppo

On Aug 16, 1961, the Senate voted 51–43 (S 1983). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–41, Republicans 32–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
51
No
43
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 16, 1961

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 41 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 4 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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