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Senate roll call 102 · 84th Congress · Mar 9, 1956

S. 3183. Farm program. Humphrey amendment (to kerr amendment, CQ 16) providing incentive payments for producers marketing cattle and hogs at lighter than norm

On Mar 9, 1956, the Senate voted 41–53 (S 3183). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–13, Republicans 6–41, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
41
No
53
Did not vote
4
Date
Mar 9, 1956

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 41 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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