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Senate roll call 111 · 86th Congress · Jul 7, 1959

S. 1451. Dodd amend. Providing that appropriations for military assistance be included in the regular defense dept. Budget.

On Jul 7, 1959, the Senate voted 56–37 (S 1451). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–23, Republicans 19–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 38 members voted against their own party.

During the 86th Congress (1959–1960), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
56
No
37
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 7, 1959

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 23 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 15 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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