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Senate roll call 124 · 84th Congress · Mar 19, 1956

S. 3183. Farm program. Kerr amendment requiring certification by processors that price paid producers was not less than support or fair price. Adopted.

On Mar 19, 1956, the Senate voted 49–44 (S 3183). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–8, Republicans 9–38, 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

49

No

44

Did not vote

3

Date

Mar 19, 1956

From Voteview roll call records.