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Senate roll call 248 · 86th Congress · Mar 8, 1960

Civil rights proposals. Johnson motion (at 3:53 a.m.) that the Senate adjourn until 4:05 a.m.

On Mar 8, 1960, the Senate voted 53–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 62–2, Republicans 21–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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

4

Did not vote

3

Date

Mar 8, 1960

From Voteview roll call records.