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Senate roll call 246 · 86th Congress · Mar 8, 1960

Civil rights proposals. Johnson motion to direct the sergeant at amrs to request attendance of absent senators.

On Mar 8, 1960, the Senate voted 53–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–18, Republicans 23–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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

53

No

3

Did not vote

3

Date

Mar 8, 1960

From Voteview roll call records.