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Senate roll call 167 · 87th Congress · Aug 31, 1961

S. 1983. Fiscal year 1961 foreign assistance act. Conference report includes $4.2 billion in foreign aid for fiscal 1962 and $1.5 billion in developmental loa

On Aug 31, 1961, the Senate voted 69–24 (S 1983). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–14, Republicans 23–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
69
No
24
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 31, 1961

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 14 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 11 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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