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

Exec a, 84th Congress, 1st session. China mutual defense treaty. Two-thirds majority required. Ratified.

On Feb 9, 1955, the Senate voted 65–6. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–4, Republicans 42–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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

65

No

6

Did not vote

3

Date

Feb 9, 1955

From Voteview roll call records.