HR. 12311. Extend the sugar act of 1948 for one year, and authorize the pres. To cut and redistribute the quota for cuba. Anderson amend. Restricting provisio

On Jul 3, 1960, the Senate voted 50–7 (HR 12311). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–4, Republicans 26–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 50
No: 7
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jul 3, 1960

By party

Democrats47 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Allen Joseph Ellender D-LA voted no
Roman Lee Hruska R-NE voted no
Wayne Lyman Morse D-OR voted no
George David Aiken R-VT voted no
Winston Lewis Prouty R-VT voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no
Jennings Randolph D-WV voted no

The bill

H.R. 12311: To extend for 1 year the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended

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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