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Senate roll call 108 · 84th Congress · Mar 12, 1956

S. 3183. Farm program. Williams amendment (as amended by jenner amendment, CQ 20, and russell amendment, voice vote) to limit price support loans to producers

On Mar 12, 1956, the Senate voted 78–11 (S 3183). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–10, Republicans 44–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
78
No
11
Did not vote
4
Date
Mar 12, 1956

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 10 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans44 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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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