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Senate roll call 27 · 86th Congress · Mar 23, 1959

S. 722. Amend to tighten provision prohibiting industry from moving into depressed area if it would cause unemployment.

On Mar 23, 1959, the Senate voted 33–60 (S 722). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–58, Republicans 31–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

33

No

60

Did not vote

5

Date

Mar 23, 1959

From Voteview roll call records.