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Senate roll call 165 · 86th Congress · Aug 19, 1959

S. 2524. Provide certain exceptions to state taxation of interstate commerce & establish a commission on inter-governmental taxation problems. Kerr motion to

On Aug 19, 1959, the Senate voted 46–47 (S 2524). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–46, Republicans 32–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
46
No
47
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 19, 1959

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 46 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2524: A bill relating to the power of the States to impose net income taxes on income derived from interstate commerce.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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