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Senate roll call 111 · 84th Congress · Mar 13, 1956

S. 3183. Farm program. Russell amendment to provide domestic parity for cotton and import quotas on processed cotton. Rejected.

On Mar 13, 1956, the Senate voted 33–57 (S 3183). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–20, Republicans 6–39, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
33
No
57
Did not vote
4
Date
Mar 13, 1956

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 20 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 39 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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