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Senate roll call 236 · 86th Congress · Mar 1, 1960

Civil rights proposals. Morse test motion that the Senate adjourn at 8 p.m. On march 1.

On Mar 1, 1960, the Senate voted 6–55. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–46, Republicans 0–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 10 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
6
No
55
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 1, 1960

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 46 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 29 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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