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Senate roll call 271 · 85th Congress · Aug 12, 1958

S. 2266. Navy yard wages. Motion to pass bill over presidential veto. Two-thirds vote required. Passed. Nay supports President's position.

On Aug 12, 1958, the Senate voted 69–20 (S 2266). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–2, Republicans 27–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
69
No
20
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 12, 1958

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 19 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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