To pass H.R. 11249, a bill to authorize additional funds for the john f. Kennedy center for the performing arts.

On Oct 6, 1969, the Senate voted 62–3 (HR 11249). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–1, Republicans 38–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 62
No: 3
Did not vote: 6
Date: Oct 6, 1969

By party

Democrats55 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Browning Allen D-AL voted no
John James Williams R-DE voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no

The bill

H.R. 11249: To amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize additional funds for such Center

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 11249, a bill to authorize…: Senate Vote, Oct 6, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-95/to-pass-h-r-11249-a-bill-to-authorize (accessed 2026-10-17).