S. 1138. Establish program of readjustment assistance for veterans entering armed services between feb. 1, 1955 and july 1, 1963. Long amend. Providing grant

On Jul 21, 1959, the Senate voted 49–39 (S 1138). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–10, Republicans 0–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 49
No: 39
Did not vote: 5
Date: Jul 21, 1959

By party

Democrats50 yes · 10 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 30 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Little Mcclellan D-AR voted no
Clair Engle D-CA voted no
Spessard Lindsey Holland D-FL voted no
Frank Forrester Church D-ID voted no
John Cornelius Stennis D-MS voted no
Samuel James Ervin Jr. D-NC voted no
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted no
James Strom Thurmond D-SC voted no
Absalom Willis Robertson D-VA voted no
Harry Flood Byrd D-VA voted no

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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