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Senate roll call 45 · 87th Congress · May 23, 1961

S. 1021. 1961 school assistance act. Prouty amendment to allow funds to be used for school maintenance costs. Accepted.

On May 23, 1961, the Senate voted 51–39 (S 1021). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–18, Republicans 11–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

51

No

39

Did not vote

5

Date

May 23, 1961

From Voteview roll call records.