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Senate roll call 62 · 84th Congress · Jun 23, 1955

S. 256. National bank associations. Eliminate cumulative voting of stock in election of association directors. Passed.

On Jun 23, 1955, the Senate voted 53–21 (S 256). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–22, Republicans 36–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
53
No
21
Did not vote
3
Date
Jun 23, 1955

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 22 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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. 256. National bank associations…: Senate Vote, Jun 23, 1955,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/84-S-62/s-256-national-bank-associations-eliminate-cumulative-voting-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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