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Senate roll call 217 · 86th Congress · Jan 20, 1960

S. 2436. Hennings amend. To require political committees operating w/in one state to report contributions and expenditures in fed. Elections which exceed $2,50

On Jan 20, 1960, the Senate voted 53–37 (S 2436). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–19, Republicans 15–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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

53

No

37

Did not vote

3

Date

Jan 20, 1960

From Voteview roll call records.