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Senate roll call 187 · 84th Congress · Jul 9, 1956

S. 3449. Provide that certain airline capital gains not be counted as revenue in determining air subsidies. Amendment to restrict application of bill to airli

On Jul 9, 1956, the Senate voted 32–43 (S 3449). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–16, Republicans 8–31, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
32
No
43
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 9, 1956

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 16 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 31 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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