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Senate roll call 11 · 84th Congress · Feb 23, 1955

S. 462. Congressional, judicial pay raise. Williams amendment to set date of increases following the balancing of the federal budget. Rejected.

On Feb 23, 1955, the Senate voted 15–71 (S 462). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 10–34, Democrats 5–38, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 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
15
No
71
Did not vote
3
Date
Feb 23, 1955

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 38 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 34 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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