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Senate roll call 123 · 84th Congress · Mar 16, 1956

S. 3183. Farm program. Magnuson amendment to retain 50-50 cargo preference requirement on farm commodities sold to foreign countries. Adopted.

On Mar 16, 1956, the Senate voted 57–23 (S 3183). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–17, Democrats 35–7, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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

57

No

23

Did not vote

3

Date

Mar 16, 1956

From Voteview roll call records.