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Senate roll call 2 · 84th Congress · Jan 28, 1955

H.J.RES. 159. Formosa policy. Authorize the President to employ U.S. Armed forces for the protection of formosa and related territories. Langer amendment to

On Jan 28, 1955, the Senate voted 3–83 (HJRE 159). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–45, Republicans 1–46, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
3
No
83
Did not vote
3
Date
Jan 28, 1955

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 45 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 46 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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