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Senate roll call 25 · 84th Congress · Mar 25, 1955

S. 1. Postal pay raise. Johnson motion to table carlson amendment setting up classification schedule. Adopted.

On Mar 25, 1955, the Senate voted 52–41 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–3, Republicans 9–38, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
52
No
41
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 25, 1955

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 38 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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1. Postal pay raise. Johnson motion to…: Senate Vote, Mar 25, 1955,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/84-S-25/s-1-postal-pay-raise-johnson-motion-to-table (accessed 2026-10-14).

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