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Senate roll call 39 · 84th Congress · May 24, 1955

S. 1. Postal pay raise. Failed to pass over presidential veto. Two-thirds majority required.

On May 24, 1955, the Senate voted 54–39 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–2, Republicans 10–37, 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

54

No

39

Did not vote

3

Date

May 24, 1955

From Voteview roll call records.