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Senate roll call 31 · 85th Congress · May 29, 1957

HR. 6871. Fiscal 1958 appropriations for departments of state and justice, and the judiciary, usia, and U.S. Participation in trade fairs and cultural exchang

On May 29, 1957, the Senate voted 75–2 (HR 6871). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–1, Republicans 41–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
75
No
2
Did not vote
6
Date
May 29, 1957

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans41 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6871: Making appropriations for theDepartments of State and Justice, thejudiciary, and related agencies for thefiscal year ending June 30, 1958, and forother purposes.

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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