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Senate roll call 295 · 86th Congress · May 2, 1960

S. 3058 gruening amend. To require that non-military flood control, reclamation and similar projects receiving mutual security aid meet the engineering and cost

On May 2, 1960, the Senate voted 40–45 (S 3058). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–28, Republicans 10–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
40
No
45
Did not vote
3
Date
May 2, 1960

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 28 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 22 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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