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Senate roll call 90 · 87th Congress · Jul 12, 1961

S. 1154. 1961 educational and cultural exchange act. Mundt amendment to eliminate travel expenses for dependents of participants in exchange programs. Agreed

On Jul 12, 1961, the Senate voted 47–42 (S 1154). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–47, Republicans 34–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
47
No
42
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 12, 1961

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 47 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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. 1154. 1961 educational and cultural…: Senate Vote, Jul 12, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-90/s-1154-1961-educational-and-cultural-exchange-act-mundt (accessed 2026-10-17).