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Senate roll call 140 · 87th Congress · Aug 16, 1961

S. 1983. Foreign assistance act. Church amendment to end military grants to europe except if President declares a national emergency or if a country's purchas

On Aug 16, 1961, the Senate voted 22–70 (S 1983). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–42, Republicans 3–32. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 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
22
No
70
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 16, 1961

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 42 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 32 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. Church…: Senate Vote, Aug 16, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-140/s-1983-foreign-assistance-act-church-amendment-to-end (accessed 2026-10-17).

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