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Senate roll call 83 · 85th Congress · Aug 9, 1957

S. 1869. Authorize TVA to finance construction of new power facilities by issuing revenue bonds. Amendment to bar issue or sale of TVA bonds and use of bond r

On Aug 9, 1957, the Senate voted 37–46 (S 1869). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–37, Republicans 33–11. 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
37
No
46
Did not vote
6
Date
Aug 9, 1957

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 37 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 11 no · 2 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. 1869. Authorize TVA to finance…: Senate Vote, Aug 9, 1957,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-S-83/s-1869-authorize-tva-to-finance-construction-of-new (accessed 2026-10-17).

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