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Senate roll call 386 · 86th Congress · Jul 3, 1960

HR. 12311. Morse amend. To substitute the lanuage of S. J. RES. 217.

On Jul 3, 1960, the Senate voted 29–30 (HR 12311). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–38, Republicans 18–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
29
No
30
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 3, 1960

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 38 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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