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Senate roll call 302 · 86th Congress · May 2, 1960

S. 3058. Ellender amend. To delete a provision raising to $4,250,000 the ceiling on amounts available for living quarters for personnel in foreign countries.

On May 2, 1960, the Senate voted 38–49 (S 3058). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–29, Republicans 10–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
38
No
49
Did not vote
3
Date
May 2, 1960

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 29 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 23 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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