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Senate roll call 220 · 86th Congress · Feb 2, 1960

S. J. RES. 39. Motion to table amend. In nature of a substitute for bill to make unlawful any requirement that poll tax be paid as prerequisite to voting in na

On Feb 2, 1960, the Senate voted 50–37 (SJRE 39). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–26, Republicans 18–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 42 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

50

No

37

Did not vote

3

Date

Feb 2, 1960

From Voteview roll call records.