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Senate roll call 112 · 86th Congress · Jul 7, 1959

S. 1451. Gruening amend. Requiring that detailed budgets on a country-by country basis be submitted to the congressional committees concerned.

On Jul 7, 1959, the Senate voted 37–53 (S 1451). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–24, Republicans 3–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
37
No
53
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 7, 1959

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 24 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 30 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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