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Senate roll call 157 · 84th Congress · May 24, 1956

S9 3855. Housing act amendments of 1956. Extend and amend laws providing housing, slum clearance, and urban renewal. Amendment to raise interest rate on gove

On May 24, 1956, the Senate voted 40–41 (S 3855). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–45, Republicans 41–1, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

40

No

41

Did not vote

4

Date

May 24, 1956

From Voteview roll call records.