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Senate roll call 103 · 84th Congress · Mar 9, 1956

S. 3183. Farm program. Kerr amendment to provide price supports on hogs and beef at 75 percent or at level of corn supports, whichever is higher. Rejected.

On Mar 9, 1956, the Senate voted 32–61 (S 3183). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–16, Republicans 1–46, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
32
No
61
Did not vote
4
Date
Mar 9, 1956

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 46 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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