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Senate roll call 116 · 84th Congress · Mar 15, 1956

S. 3183. Farm program. Motion to table a motion to to reconsider aiken amendment. Agreed to. (see CQ 31.)

On Mar 15, 1956, the Senate voted 49–42 (S 3183). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–4, Republicans 8–39, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
49
No
42
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 15, 1956

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 39 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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