S. 57. Housing act of 1959. Passage over President's veto. Failed.

On Aug 12, 1959, the Senate voted 55–40 (S 57). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–10, Republicans 3–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 55
No: 40
Did not vote: 5
Date: Aug 12, 1959

By party

Democrats54 yes · 10 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 31 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Little Mcclellan D-AR voted no
Spessard Lindsey Holland D-FL voted no
Herman Eugene Talmadge D-GA voted no
Richard Brevard Russell Jr. D-GA voted no
James Oliver Eastland D-MS voted no
John Cornelius Stennis D-MS voted no
William Langer R-ND voted yes
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted yes
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted no
Hugh Doggett Scott Jr. R-PA voted yes
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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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