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Senate roll call 131 · 84th Congress · Mar 27, 1956

S.J.RES. 31. Electoral reform. Proposal to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates by direct vote in national primary and to elect the presiden

On Mar 27, 1956, the Senate voted 13–69 (SJRE 31). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–33, Republicans 2–42, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 16 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

13

No

69

Did not vote

3

Date

Mar 27, 1956

From Voteview roll call records.