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Senate roll call 185 · 86th Congress · Aug 31, 1959

HR. 1. Case motion to refer to foreign relations committee & report back not later than april 1, 1960.

On Aug 31, 1959, the Senate voted 41–46 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–36, Republicans 19–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
41
No
46
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 31, 1959

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 36 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 16 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR. 1. Case motion to refer to foreign…: Senate Vote, Aug 31, 1959,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-S-185/hr-1-case-motion-to-refer-to-foreign-relations (accessed 2026-10-17).

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