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Senate roll call 146 · 87th Congress · Aug 18, 1961

S. 1983. Foreign assistance act. Bridges amendment barring aid to countries exporting arms and strategic materials to soviet-controlled nations. Rejected. N

On Aug 18, 1961, the Senate voted 43–45 (S 1983). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–45, Republicans 28–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
43
No
45
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 18, 1961

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 45 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 5 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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