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Senate roll call 98 · 87th Congress · Jul 25, 1961

S. 1643. 1961 agricultural act. Kefauver amendment to delete a section reaffirming the right of cooperatives to join in federations. Rejected. Nay supports

On Jul 25, 1961, the Senate voted 39–57 (S 1643). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–44, Republicans 19–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
39
No
57
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 25, 1961

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 44 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 15 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1643: A bill to improve and protect farm prices and farm income, to increase farmer participation in the development of farm programs, to adjust supplies of agricultural commodities in line with the requirements therefor, to improve distribution and expand expo

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. 1643. 1961 agricultural act. Kefauver…: Senate Vote, Jul 25, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-98/s-1643-1961-agricultural-act-kefauver-amendment-to-delete (accessed 2026-10-17).