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Senate roll call 6 · 84th Congress · Feb 1, 1955

Exec k, 83rd Congress, 2d session. Southeast asia collective defense treaty. Provide for mutual defense among eight nations against communist attack and inter

On Feb 1, 1955, the Senate voted 82–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 46–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
82
No
1
Did not vote
3
Date
Feb 1, 1955

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans46 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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