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Senate roll call 16 · 87th Congress · Mar 16, 1961

HR 4806. Temporary extended unemployment compensation act of 1961. Williams amendment to finance repayment of advances by temporary 1961-62, rather than 1962-

On Mar 16, 1961, the Senate voted 45–42 (HR 4806). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–47, Republicans 34–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
45
No
42
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 16, 1961

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 47 no
  • Republicans34 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4806: To provide for the establishment of a temporary program of extended unemployment compensation, to provide for a temporary increase in the rate of the Federal unemployment tax, 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 4806. Temporary extended unemployment…: Senate Vote, Mar 16, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-16/hr-4806-temporary-extended-unemployment-compensation-act-of-1961 (accessed 2026-10-17).