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Senate roll call 104 · 84th Congress · Mar 9, 1956

S. 3183. Farm program. Aiken amendment to eliminate price supports for millable wheat. Adopted after vice-President nixon cast tie-breaking vote.

On Mar 9, 1956, the Senate voted 45–45 (S 3183). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 35–12, Democrats 12–34, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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

45

No

45

Did not vote

4

Date

Mar 9, 1956

From Voteview roll call records.