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Senate roll call 36 · 87th Congress · May 11, 1961

S. 1215. Amend 1951 battle act to give President authority to give aid to countries other than U.S.s.r. And communist far east. Passed. Yea supports presiden

On May 11, 1961, the Senate voted 43–36 (S 1215). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–20, Republicans 11–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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

36

Did not vote

5

Date

May 11, 1961

From Voteview roll call records.