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Senate roll call 112 · 84th Congress · Mar 14, 1956

S. 3183. Farm program. George amendment to eliminate language establishing average length of cotton as standard for receiving price supports. Rejected.

On Mar 14, 1956, the Senate voted 42–47 (S 3183). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–40, Democrats 36–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

42

No

47

Did not vote

4

Date

Mar 14, 1956

From Voteview roll call records.