1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. Senate vote 297 (86th Congress)

Senate roll call 297 · 86th Congress · May 2, 1960

S. 3058. Ellender amend. To delete a provision authorizing grants of surplus agricultural commodities to promote economic development in underdeveloped areas.

On May 2, 1960, the Senate voted 45–38 (S 3058). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–25, Republicans 17–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 40 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
45
No
38
Did not vote
3
Date
May 2, 1960

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 25 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 15 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “S. 3058. Ellender amend. To delete a…: Senate Vote, May 2, 1960,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-S-297/s-3058-ellender-amend-to-delete-a-provision-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-16).

Open the interactive version ›