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Senate roll call 218 · 86th Congress · Jan 25, 1960

S. 2436. Passage.

On Jan 25, 1960, the Senate voted 59–22 (S 2436). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–16, Republicans 24–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
59
No
22
Did not vote
3
Date
Jan 25, 1960

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 16 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 8 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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