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Senate roll call 84 · 85th Congress · Aug 9, 1957

S. 1869. Authorize TVA to finance construction of new power facilities by issuing revenue bonds. Amendment requiring TVA to pay at least $10 million annually

On Aug 9, 1957, the Senate voted 76–6 (S 1869). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–6, Republicans 42–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
76
No
6
Did not vote
6
Date
Aug 9, 1957

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans42 yes · 1 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-84/s-1869-authorize-tva-to-finance-construction-of-new (accessed 2026-10-17).

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