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Senate roll call 106 · 84th Congress · Mar 12, 1956

S. 3183. Farm program. Humphrey amendment (to williams amendment, CQ 21) to provide 90 percent price supports to farmers who have not received more than $5,00

On Mar 12, 1956, the Senate voted 36–56 (S 3183). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–15, Republicans 4–43, 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
36
No
56
Did not vote
4
Date
Mar 12, 1956

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 15 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 43 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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