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Senate roll call 48 · 87th Congress · May 24, 1961

S. 1021. School assistance act. Lausche amendment to restore original administration formula counting only public school children when allocating funds. Reje

On May 24, 1961, the Senate voted 32–61 (S 1021). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–57, Republicans 25–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
32
No
61
Did not vote
5
Date
May 24, 1961

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 57 no
  • Republicans25 yes · 7 no · 5 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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