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Senate roll call 261 · 86th Congress · Mar 24, 1960

Civil rights proposals. Johnson motion that HR. 8601 be referred to the judiciary comm. W/instructions that it be reported back no later than march 29.

On Mar 24, 1960, the Senate voted 86–5. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–5, Republicans 35–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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

86

No

5

Did not vote

3

Date

Mar 24, 1960

From Voteview roll call records.