HR. 7634. River and harbor flood control acts of 1960. Passage.

On Jun 17, 1960, the Senate voted 70–5 (HR 7634). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 61–1, Republicans 27–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 70
No: 5
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jun 17, 1960

By party

Democrats61 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
John James Williams R-DE voted no
Everett McKinley Dirksen R-IL voted no
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted no
James Strom Thurmond D-SC voted no
Wallace Foster Bennett R-UT voted no

The bill

H.R. 7634: Authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control, and for other purposes

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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Capitol Receipts, “HR. 7634. River and harbor flood control…: Senate Vote, Jun 17, 1960,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-S-351/hr-7634-river-and-harbor-flood-control-acts-of (accessed 2026-10-17).