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Senate roll call 186 · 86th Congress · Sep 2, 1959

HR. 1. Butler motion to refer to foreign relations committee.

On Sep 2, 1959, the Senate voted 54–34 (HR 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–37, Republicans 28–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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

54

No

34

Did not vote

3

Date

Sep 2, 1959

From Voteview roll call records.