S. 1983. Foreign assistance act. Dodd amendment as amended by bush. Agreed to.

On Aug 17, 1961, the Senate voted 93–0 (S 1983). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–0, Republicans 36–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 93
No: 0
Did not vote: 5
Date: Aug 17, 1961

By party

Democrats64 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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