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Senate roll call 176 · 86th Congress · Aug 20, 1959

S. RES. 130. Saltonstall amend. To eliminate original language of S. RES. 130 & retain only gore amend.

On Aug 20, 1959, the Senate voted 33–55 (SRE 130). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–60, Republicans 32–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
33
No
55
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 20, 1959

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 60 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 1 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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