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Senate roll call 12 · 85th Congress · Mar 21, 1957

S. 1451. Financial institutions act. Amendment to require cumulative voting in elections of directors of national banks. Rejected.

On Mar 21, 1957, the Senate voted 27–58 (S 1451). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–24, Republicans 8–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

27

No

58

Did not vote

5

Date

Mar 21, 1957

From Voteview roll call records.