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Senate roll call 171 · 87th Congress · Sep 1, 1961

HR 856. Permit veterans to convert national service life insurance to pension and payment plan. Committee amendment providing two-year period when 1940-1952 v

On Sep 1, 1961, the Senate voted 50–18 (HR 856). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–2, Republicans 6–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

50

No

18

Did not vote

5

Date

Sep 1, 1961

From Voteview roll call records.