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Senate roll call 119 · 87th Congress · Aug 1, 1961

HR 7035. Appropriations for departments of labor and health, education, and welfare. Bush amendment to reduce nih appropriations for general research. Reject

On Aug 1, 1961, the Senate voted 37–50 (HR 7035). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–51, Republicans 30–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
37
No
50
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 1, 1961

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 51 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7035: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1962, and for other purposes

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, “HR 7035. Appropriations for departments of…: Senate Vote, Aug 1, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-119/hr-7035-appropriations-for-departments-of-labor-and-health (accessed 2026-10-17).