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Senate roll call 141 · 84th Congress · Apr 25, 1956

S. 2577. Bank holding companies. Morse amendment to expand definition of bank holding companies to include companies controlling only one bank, instead of two

On Apr 25, 1956, the Senate voted 28–51 (S 2577). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–22, Republicans 8–32, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 28 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
28
No
51
Did not vote
3
Date
Apr 25, 1956

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 22 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 32 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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