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Senate roll call 130 · 86th Congress · Jul 21, 1959

S. 1138. Passage.

On Jul 21, 1959, the Senate voted 57–31 (S 1138). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–10, Republicans 10–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

57

No

31

Did not vote

5

Date

Jul 21, 1959

From Voteview roll call records.