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Senate roll call 228 · 86th Congress · Feb 4, 1960

S. 8. Morse amend. Authorizing appropriations of up to $75 million for each of next 2 fiscal years for loans to private nonprofit elementary and secondary scho

On Feb 4, 1960, the Senate voted 37–49 (S 8). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–34, Republicans 13–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 41 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
37
No
49
Did not vote
3
Date
Feb 4, 1960

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 34 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 20 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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 8. Morse amend. Authorizing…: Senate Vote, Feb 4, 1960,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-S-228/s-8-morse-amend-authorizing-appropriations-of-up-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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