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Senate roll call 13 · 85th Congress · Mar 21, 1957

S. 1451. Financial institutions act. Amendment to make plain that nothing in bill should be construed as approving any merger that violates law, or should be

On Mar 21, 1957, the Senate voted 28–58 (S 1451). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–17, Republicans 1–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
28
No
58
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 21, 1957

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 45 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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1451. Financial institutions act…: Senate Vote, Mar 21, 1957,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-S-13/s-1451-financial-institutions-act-amendment-to-make-plain (accessed 2026-10-15).

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