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Senate roll call 88 · 87th Congress · Jul 10, 1961

S. 1154. 1961 educational and cultural exchange act. Dirksen motion to recommit to foreign relations committee. Rejected.

On Jul 10, 1961, the Senate voted 17–71 (S 1154). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–62, Republicans 18–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
17
No
71
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 10, 1961

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 62 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 17 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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1154. 1961 educational and cultural…: Senate Vote, Jul 10, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-88/s-1154-1961-educational-and-cultural-exchange-act-dirksen (accessed 2026-10-17).

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