Execs j and k, 84th Congress, 2nd session. Tax conventions with france and honduras to avoid double taxation. Twothirds majority required. Ratified en bloc.

On Jul 19, 1956, the Senate voted 87–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 47–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 84th Congress (1955–1956), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 87
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jul 19, 1956

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans47 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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