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Senate roll call 128 · 84th Congress · Mar 19, 1956

S. 3183. Farm program. Reconsideration of morse amendment (CQ 32) to eliminate requirement for state contribution for disaster relief commodities. Adopted.

On Mar 19, 1956, the Senate voted 47–45 (S 3183). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–4, Republicans 3–44, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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
47
No
45
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 19, 1956

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 44 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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