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Senate roll call 142 · 87th Congress · Aug 17, 1961

S. 1983. Foreign assistance act. Capehart amendment earmarking 30 percent of all development loan funds for private enterprise. Rejected.

On Aug 17, 1961, the Senate voted 33–63 (S 1983). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–51, Republicans 22–14. 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
33
No
63
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 17, 1961

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 51 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 14 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-142/s-1983-foreign-assistance-act-capehart-amendment-earmarking-30 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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