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Senate roll call 8 · 84th Congress · Feb 9, 1955

Exec a, 84th Congress, 1st session. China mutual defense treaty. Morse amendment to eliminate treaty provision that would allow expansion of territory covered

On Feb 9, 1955, the Senate voted 10–60. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–36, Republicans 1–42, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 10 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

10

No

60

Did not vote

3

Date

Feb 9, 1955

From Voteview roll call records.