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Senate roll call 179 · 87th Congress · Sep 8, 1961

S. 2180. Establishment of disarmament agency within state department. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On Sep 8, 1961, the Senate voted 73–14 (S 2180). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–9, Republicans 27–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
73
No
14
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 8, 1961

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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