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Senate roll call 147 · 85th Congress · Apr 1, 1958

S. 3497. Community facilities act. Thurmond motion to amend knowland motion by postponing consideration of S. 3497 until april 2 rather than april 14. Reject

On Apr 1, 1958, the Senate voted 40–40 (S 3497). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 47–2, Republicans 2–42. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
40
No
40
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 1, 1958

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 42 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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