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Senate roll call 46 · 87th Congress · May 23, 1961

S. 1021. 1961 school assistance act. Keating amendment authorizing taxpayers' suits against unconstitutional use of funds under the bill. Rejected.

On May 23, 1961, the Senate voted 32–62 (S 1021). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–61, Republicans 32–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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

32

No

62

Did not vote

5

Date

May 23, 1961

From Voteview roll call records.