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Senate roll call 43 · 87th Congress · May 19, 1961

S. 10219 school assistance act. Cooper-javits amendment to substitute grant of $20 per public school child, with higher allocations to richest and poorest sta

On May 19, 1961, the Senate voted 33–50 (S 1021). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–50, Republicans 27–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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

33

No

50

Did not vote

5

Date

May 19, 1961

From Voteview roll call records.