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Senate roll call 87 · 85th Congress · Aug 10, 1957

HR. 6517. Raise contributions of d.c. Police and firemen to their pension system. Motion to recommit with instructions to bring retirement benefits in line wi

On Aug 10, 1957, the Senate voted 30–32 (HR 6517). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–36, Republicans 28–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
30
No
32
Did not vote
6
Date
Aug 10, 1957

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 36 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6517: To provide for the retirement of officers and members of the Metropolitan Police force, the Fire Department of the District of Columbia, the United States Park Police force, the White House Police fcrce. and of certain officers and members of the United S

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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