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Senate roll call 59 · 87th Congress · Jun 7, 1961

S. 1922. 1961 housing act. Capehart amendment to eliminate loans to non-profit agencies for middle income housing. Rejected. Nay supports President's positio

On Jun 7, 1961, the Senate voted 41–50 (S 1922). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–49, Republicans 30–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
50
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 7, 1961

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 49 no
  • Republicans30 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1922: A bill to assist in the provision of housing for moderate and low income families, to promote orderly urban development, to extend and amend laws relating to housing, urban renewal, and community facilities, 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, “S. 1922. 1961 housing act. Capehart…: Senate Vote, Jun 7, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-59/s-1922-1961-housing-act-capehart-amendment-to-eliminate (accessed 2026-10-17).