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House roll call 87 · 87th Congress · Aug 31, 1961

S. 1983. Foreign assistance act of 1961. Authorize $4 billion in foreign aid in fiscal 1962 and an additional $1.5 billion for development loans in fiscal 196

On Aug 31, 1961, the House voted 260–132 (S 1983). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 195–63, Republicans 83–87. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 146 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
260
No
132
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 31, 1961

By party

  • Democrats195 yes · 63 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans83 yes · 87 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 66 more.

The bill

S. 1983: A bill to promote the foreign policy, security, and general welfare of the United States by assisting peoples of the world in their efforts toward economic and social development and internal and external security, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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