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Senate roll call 125 · 84th Congress · Mar 19, 1956

S. 3183. Farm program. Motion to table a motion to reconsider kerr amendment (CQ 37). Adopted.

On Mar 19, 1956, the Senate voted 52–42 (S 3183). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–3, Republicans 7–40, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
52
No
42
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 19, 1956

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 40 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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