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Senate roll call 136 · 84th Congress · Apr 11, 1956

HR. 12. Farm program. Agricultural act of 1956. Adoption of conference report providing for 90 percent mandatory price supports on basic corps for one year, a

On Apr 11, 1956, the Senate voted 50–35 (HR 12). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–10, Republicans 15–32, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
50
No
35
Did not vote
3
Date
Apr 11, 1956

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 10 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 32 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR. 12. Farm program. Agricultural act of…: Senate Vote, Apr 11, 1956,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/84-S-136/hr-12-farm-program-agricultural-act-of-1956-adoption (accessed 2026-10-17).

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