S. 462. Pay raise for the Congress, speaker of the house, vice-President, chief justice of the supreme court, and federal judges. Bush amendment to eliminate

On Feb 23, 1955, the Senate voted 3–80 (S 462). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–42, Democrats 2–40, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 84th Congress (1955–1956), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 3
No: 80
Did not vote: 3
Date: Feb 23, 1955

By party

Democrats2 yes · 40 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 42 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Prescott Sheldon Bush R-CT voted yes
Margaret Chase Smith R-ME voted yes
James Strom Thurmond D-SC voted yes
Olin DeWitt Talmadge Johnston D-SC voted yes

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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