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Senate roll call 55 · 87th Congress · May 25, 1961

HR 6518. Appropriate funds for inter-american social and economic cooperation program and chilean reconstruction program. Conference report. House amendment

On May 25, 1961, the Senate voted 41–26 (HR 6518). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–8, Republicans 10–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
26
Did not vote
5
Date
May 25, 1961

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 8 no
  • Republicans10 yes · 23 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6518: Making appropriations for the inter-American social and economic cooperation program and the Chilean reconstruction and rehabilitation program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961, 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 6518. Appropriate funds for…: Senate Vote, May 25, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-55/hr-6518-appropriate-funds-for-inter-american-social-and (accessed 2026-10-17).