S. 8. Clark amend. To amend. Below to increase authorized appropriation to $15 per school-age child

On Feb 3, 1960, the Senate voted 33–54 (S 8). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–59, Republicans 28–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 33
No: 54
Did not vote: 3
Date: Feb 3, 1960

By party

Democrats6 yes · 59 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans28 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Little Mcclellan D-AR voted yes
Herman Eugene Talmadge D-GA voted yes
Thomas Ellsworth Martin R-IA voted no
Everett McKinley Dirksen R-IL voted no
Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted yes
Leverett Saltonstall R-MA voted no
John Marshall Butler R-MD voted no
Margaret Chase Smith R-ME voted no
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted yes
James Strom Thurmond D-SC voted yes
Olin DeWitt Talmadge Johnston D-SC voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Homer Earl Capehart R-IN
Henry Styles (Styles) Bridges R-NH

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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