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Senate roll call 11 · 85th Congress · Mar 19, 1957

S. 1451. Financial institutions act of 1957. Amendment to permit federal savings and loan association branches in states that permit commercial banks to have b

On Mar 19, 1957, the Senate voted 26–59 (S 1451). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–28, Republicans 8–36. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
26
No
59
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 19, 1957

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 28 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 36 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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