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Senate roll call 47 · 85th Congress · Jun 14, 1957

S. 2130. Mutual security act of 1957. Amendment to eliminate fiscal 1959 defense support authorization in order to reduce authorization to one year instead of

On Jun 14, 1957, the Senate voted 34–55 (S 2130). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–27, Republicans 16–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 37 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
34
No
55
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 14, 1957

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 27 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 29 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2130: A bill to amend further the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended, and for other 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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 2130. Mutual security act of 1957…: Senate Vote, Jun 14, 1957,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-S-47/s-2130-mutual-security-act-of-1957-amendment-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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