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Senate roll call 92 · 87th Congress · Jul 12, 1961

S. 1154. Educational and cultural exchange act. Mundt amendment to prohibit President from making agreements with international organizations to sponsor excha

On Jul 12, 1961, the Senate voted 35–57 (S 1154). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–49, Republicans 24–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
35
No
57
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 12, 1961

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 49 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 11 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. Educational and cultural exchange…: Senate Vote, Jul 12, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-92/s-1154-educational-and-cultural-exchange-act-mundt-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).