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Senate roll call 296 · 86th Congress · May 2, 1960

S. 3058. Gruening amend. To require separate congressional authorization for each public works project that would cost $1 million or more in mutual security fu

On May 2, 1960, the Senate voted 32–52 (S 3058). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–30, Republicans 5–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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

32

No

52

Did not vote

3

Date

May 2, 1960

From Voteview roll call records.