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Senate roll call 103 · 87th Congress · Jul 26, 1961

S. 1643. Agricultural act. Long amendment to restore the provision eliminated by CQ 101, but to authorize the secretary of agriculture to prohibit acquisition

On Jul 26, 1961, the Senate voted 41–37 (S 1643). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–44, Republicans 30–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
41
No
37
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 26, 1961

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 44 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1643: A bill to improve and protect farm prices and farm income, to increase farmer participation in the development of farm programs, to adjust supplies of agricultural commodities in line with the requirements therefor, to improve distribution and expand expo

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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