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Senate roll call 141 · 87th Congress · Aug 17, 1961

S. 1983. Foreign assistance act. Capehart amendment reducing development loan fund borrowing authorization from five to three years. Rejected. Nay supports

On Aug 17, 1961, the Senate voted 45–50 (S 1983). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–49, Republicans 32–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
45
No
50
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 17, 1961

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 49 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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1983. Foreign assistance act. Capehart…: Senate Vote, Aug 17, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-141/s-1983-foreign-assistance-act-capehart-amendment-reducing-development (accessed 2026-10-13).

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