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Senate roll call 191 · 84th Congress · Jul 12, 1956

S. 4146. Provide for civilian atomic power acceleration program. Passed.

On Jul 12, 1956, the Senate voted 49–40 (S 4146). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 3–40, Independents 1–0. 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
49
No
40
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 12, 1956

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 40 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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